chef Adam Moore Grassfed beef bowl-ito with cilantro rice

  • Prep time 30Min
  • Cook time 45Min
  • Technique Sear
  • Meat Beef
  • Cut Blade
  • Serves 4

We do burritos a little different Down Under—hold the tortilla and add plenty of diced grassfed Aussie beef. It’s a meatier (and dare we say tastier!) version for you and your mates.

Ingredients

Portion size: ½ cup rice, 4 oz. diced beef, garnishes

Alternate Cuts: Top sirloin, ribeye, strip or ground

 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Australian grassfed beef top round, small dice (no larger than
  • 1/2 in by 1/2 in)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked, hot, white rice
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 cup drained canned reduced-sodium black beans
  • 1 diced ripe avocado
  • 4 tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tsp thinly sliced scallion

Method

For the beef: Preheat a large skillet over HIGH heat and add the oil. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the beef to the pan and quickly sear for about 1 minute. Next, add the taco seasoning and cook for a few more minutes, being careful not to overcook the meat, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve the meat until ready to use.

For the cilantro rice:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the fresh cilantro; season with salt and pepper.

To serve:
For each serving, place ½ cup of the cilantro rice in the bottom of a large bowl and top with one quarter (4 oz.) of the diced beef, ¼ cup salsa, ¼ cup black beans, one quarter of the avocado, 1 Tablespoon sour cream, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon scallion. Serve immediately.

 

Notes/Substitutions:

 

For a keto-friendly version:

  • Replace rice with grated cauliflower.
  • Make a fresh tomato salsa versus processed.

 

For a paleo-friendly version:

  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.
  • Make a fresh tomato salsa versus processed.
  • Replace sour cream with coconut or cashew sour cream substitute.

 

For a Whole-30 friendly version:

  • Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.
  • Make a fresh tomato salsa versus processed.
  • Replace sour cream with coconut or cashew sour cream substitute.