Fiesta Beef & Quinoa Power Bowl
A flavorful and hearty power bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, quinoa, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spoon
- serving bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans (15-oz/425g), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning blend
- ½ cup salsa divided
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- 1 avocado sliced (for topping)
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed black beans, corn, and half of the salsa to the skillet, stirring to combine and heat through for 3-5 minutes.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among two bowls.
- Top the quinoa with the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish each bowl with the remaining salsa, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and optional sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes with the taco seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.