Skip to content
Menu
Braised Beef Taco Bowls with Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies & Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce
Main

Braised Beef Taco Bowls with Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies & Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

4 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @mealsbyrachael7 imports0 cooked
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • beef chuck roast (cut into large chunks)Meat1.2 kg
  • beerBeverages350 ml
  • chipotle chilies in adobo (chopped)Pantry100 g
  • orange (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • pickled jalapeño brinePantry60 ml
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • long grain rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • chicken stockPantry600 ml
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • cumin (ground)Spices4 g
  • black beans (drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • red onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (leaves and tender stems)Produce40 g
  • jalapeño (roughly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • greek yogurtDairy120 g
  • saltSpices8 g

per serving

Nutrition

893kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
75 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Make the braising liquid

    • Combine the beer, chipotle chilies, orange juice, pickled jalapeño brine and olive oil in a Dutch oven.
    • Add the beef chunks and season with salt.
    Step 1

  2. Braise the beef

    • Cover and transfer to the oven.
    • Braise until the beef is tender and shreddable.
    • Skim off some of the rendered fat before serving.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the Mexican rice

    • Sauté the onion and garlic in a saucepan, then stir in the rice and tomato paste with the cumin.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the rice is fluffy.
    Step 3

  4. Warm the black beans

    • Warm the drained black beans in a pan until heated through.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the fajita veggies

    • Sauté the sliced bell peppers and red onion until tender and lightly charred.
    Step 5

  6. Blend the cilantro jalapeño sauce

    • Blend the cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and greek yogurt until smooth.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the bowls

    • Divide the Mexican rice, black beans, fajita veggies and shredded beef between meal prep containers.
    • Spoon the cilantro jalapeño sauce over the top.
    Step 7
Get Mezze