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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Vibrant flavors come together with these Beef Burrito Bowls from Beef Loving Texans, featuring a colorful blend of ground beef, brown rice, beans, avocado, salsa and queso fresco. Shalene McNeill shows us how it’s done.

Beef Burrito Bowls with Avocado-Lime Crema

INGREDIENTS

● 1 lb. lean Ground Beef

● Olive oil spray

● 1 large bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (color of your choice)

● 1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced

● 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided

● 1 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro

● ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided

● 1 Tbsp. chili powder

● 1 Tbsp. garlic powder

● ½ Tbsp. cumin

● ½ Tbsp. paprika

● 1 (15 oz.) can pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained

● ¼ cup red or green salsa

● 1 large ripe but firm avocado, diced and divided

● ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

● 2 large romaine hearts, spring mix, or spinach

● 2 cups cooked brown rice, warmed

● 1 cup pico de gallo

● ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco

PREPARATION

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef over MEDIUM-HIGH heat until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Step 2

Spray skillet with oil, add peppers and onions and continue cooking until golden brown and tender, 5-7 minutes more. Return beef to the skillet, stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice, cilantro, ½ tsp. salt, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika; stir to combine.

Step 3

Meanwhile, toss together beans and salsa in a small pot and warm over MEDIUM-LOW heat.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mash half of the avocado with yogurt, remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice and ¼ tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water to make an avocado crema.

Step 5

Arrange romaine in four bowls. Spoon over the beef and pepper mixture, beans, rice, pico de gallo, and remaining diced avocado, and then scatter over the queso fresco. Serve with avocado crema to drizzle over the top.

SUGGESTIONS

Look for pico de gallo at the grocery store or make your own (3 Roma tomatoes + ½ small onion + 1 jalapeño + 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro + lime and salt to taste). If you like, garnish this hearty salad bowl with lime wedges and sprigs of fresh cilantro.