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Fiery Tex-Mex Fiesta Burger Bowl

Find the best Tex-Mex Fiesta Burger Bowl recipe inspired by a famous restaurant or street-food classic with this creative twist.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 15 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten (from tortilla chips)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably Tex
  • Mex or Spanish rice)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and pepper, and shape into four patties.
  3. Cook the patties on the preheated skillet or grill for 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Set aside to rest.
  4. In a large pot, warm the rice according to package instructions.
  5. To assemble the burger bowls, layer rice at the bottom of each bowl followed by black beans and corn kernels.
  6. Add a cooked beef patty on top of each mixture.
  7. Dollop salsa verde over the patties and spread evenly with a spoon.
  8. Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, and green onions.
  9. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips generously over each bowl.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy the sizzling, smoky flavors of this Fiery Tex Mex Fiesta Burger Bowl!

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different salsas and cheeses for a unique twist on this recipe.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less salsa verde and hot sauce.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Tex-Mex cuisine originated in Texas, United States, as a blend of Mexican and American culinary traditions, creating a fusion of flavors and dishes that are now beloved worldwide.