Description
Enjoy Slow Cooker Beef Burrito Bowls, a Mexican‑inspired dinner that’s both hearty and effortless. Smoked beef braises with black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and a splash of grape juice, forming a savory sauce. Spoon the mixture over fluffy rice, then top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, and cool sour cream. This easy 4‑serving recipe packs bold flavor, perfect for busy weeknights, and creates a picture‑perfect pin for Pinterest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 1 (15‑ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup grape juice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Shredded cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Ripe avocado, sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Place smoked beef, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and grape juice in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or on high for 3‑4 hours until beef is tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks and mix back into the sauce.
- Cook rice separately according to package directions.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, top with beef mixture, then add cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor
- brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker. Adjust spice level by using mild or medium salsa. Add a splash of lime juice to the rice for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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