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Low-cholesterol ground beef burrito bowl topped with cilantro lime brown rice, seasoned taco beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and a creamy Greek yogurt drizzle.

Low-Cholesterol Ground Beef Burrito Bowl

This low-cholesterol Ground Beef Burrito Bowl is loaded with lean taco-seasoned beef, cilantro lime brown rice, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, and healthy family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Ground Beef

  • 1½ lbs 96/4 lean ground beef
  • Homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet taco seasoning in notes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup water

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Bowl Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • shredded cheese your choice

Healthy Creamy Drizzle

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Brown lean ground beef in your Caraway skillet.
  • Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Prepare brown rice and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Mix Greek yogurt sauce ingredients.
  • Divide rice among bowls.
  • Add taco beef.
  • Top with black beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and avocado.
  • Sprinkle with a tablespoon of cheddar.
  • Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.

Notes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
This equals approximately 1 standard store-bought taco seasoning packet.

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Nutrient Amount
Calories 420
Protein 35g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 4g
Fiber 10g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 520mg
Compared to many restaurant-style burrito bowls that often exceed:
  • 800–1,200 calories
  • 90–120mg cholesterol
  • 15–25g saturated fat