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Minced Beef Fajita Bowls

Minced Beef Fajita Bowls

These Minced Beef Fajita Bowls deliver bold Tex-Mex flavor in just 25 minutes. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, caramelized peppers and onions, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings come together in one satisfying, meal-prep-friendly bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (or cilantro-lime rice)
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for peppers)

Equipment

  • large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
  2. Mix cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a crust.
  4. Break up the beef and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle seasoning blend over beef and stir thoroughly. Cook 1 minute to toast spices.
  7. Push beef to one side of the pan. Add olive oil, then sliced peppers and onions. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to char.
  8. Stir vegetables and beef together and cook 2–3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
  9. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir. Remove from heat.
  10. Assemble bowls with rice as the base, top with beef and pepper mixture, and add desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for maximum flavor and caramelization. Cook beef in a very hot pan and allow it to brown undisturbed before stirring. Finish with fresh lime juice to brighten all flavors.