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.
Equipment
- large skillet or cast-iron pan
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
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)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Mix cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a crust.
- Break up the beef and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle seasoning blend over beef and stir thoroughly. Cook 1 minute to toast spices.
- Push beef to one side of the pan. Add olive oil, then sliced peppers and onions. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to char.
- Stir vegetables and beef together and cook 2–3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir. Remove from heat.
- 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.