Spicy Mission-Style Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Inspired by San Francisco’s famous Mission burritos, this bowl layers spicy seasoned beef, black beans, and fresh toppings over cilantro-lime rice. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, 85% lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup, uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup, chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 1/4 cup, diced red onion
• 1 small, minced jalapeño
• 1/4 cup (optional) sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked white rice and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff rice and stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes until starting to brown.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp garlic powder to the beef. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes until spices are fragrant and meat is fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
5. Step 5: To assemble bowls, divide the cilantro-lime rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the spicy beef and bean mixture, 1 diced medium tomato, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño, 1/4 cup sour cream (optional), and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.