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Ground Beef Fajita Bowls are a quick, flavorful dinner that combines zesty, seasoned beef with tender fajita veggies and rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly recipe delivers big Tex-Mex flavors the whole family will love!
Love the flavors of fajitas? Try our Steak Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas, or Steak Quesadillas next!
Weeknight Winner: Easy Fajita Bowls with Ground Beef
There’s something so satisfying about a meal that checks all the boxes: quick, easy, flavorful, budget-friendly, and, most importantly, a hit with the whole family. Enter these Ground Beef Fajita Bowls. They’ve been my answer to those “what’s for dinner?” nights when time feels short, but I still want something that tastes like I put in way more effort than I actually did.
The trick here is in the homemade fajita seasoning, which transforms simple ground beef into something that tastes like sizzling fajita meat straight off the grill. A squeeze of fresh lime, a sprinkle of cilantro, and suddenly, dinner feels a little more special. Pair it with rice and those caramelized fajita veggies (the ones my kids surprisingly do not pick out), and you’ve got a one-bowl wonder that’s just as good for a busy weeknight as it is for meal prep.
If your family loves bold, Tex-Mex flavors as much as mine does, this recipe will slide right into your regular rotation.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy weeknights, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Budget-Friendly: Uses ground beef and simple ingredients.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like guac, salsa, or cheese.
- Family-Approved: A hearty, flavorful dinner everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients You Need
- Ground Beef: Juicy, flavorful, and budget friendly; swap with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Bell Peppers: Sweet and colorful; Best when used fresh, but you can use frozen if needed. Use any color or sub with another vegetable of choice if preferred.
- Onion: Adds natural sweetness; replace with shallots, red onions, or frozen diced onions.
- Lime: Brightens the dish; sub with lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar in a pinch.
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning (Salt, Cumin, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder): Smoky and versatile; adjust to taste or use pre-made fajita/taco seasoning.
How to Make Ground Beef Fajitas
Find the complete recipe card below with measurements and full instructions.
- In a medium size skillet, add the ground beef and half of the fajita seasoning and cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once meat is fully cooked, browned and no longer pink, drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add in the water, soy sauce, lime juice, and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. And stir to combine.
- Remove the meat to a serving bowl or plate and set aside. To the same skillet drizzle a small amount of cooking oil. Then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the fajita seasoning and add the soy sauce and lime juice. Cook until veggies are soft and tender.
Serving
Serve meat and veggies over cooked rice. Top with sour cream and have additional lime wedges as desired. Other topping options include:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Hot Sauce
- Pico de Gallo
- Grated cheese
Storage Info
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep components separate for easier reheating.
- Freezer: Freeze seasoned ground beef for up to 3 months. Cooked veggies can also be frozen but may soften when reheated.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. Reheat rice separately for best results.
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Ground Beef Fajita Bowls
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Ground Beef Fajitas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- juice 1 small lime
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Fajita Veggies
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- juice 1 small lime
Serving
- 2 cups cooked white rice or cilantro lime rice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the fajita seasoning. Set aside.
- In a medium size skillet, add the ground beef and half of the fajita seasoning and cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once meat is fully cooked, browned and no longer pink, drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add in the water, soy sauce, lime juice, and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. And stir to combine.
- Remove the meat to a serving bowl or plate and set aside. To the same skillet drizzle a small amount of cooking oil. Then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the fajita seasoning and add the soy sauce and lime juice. Cook until veggies are softened and tender.
- Serve meat and veggies over cooked rice. Top with sour cream and have additional lime wedges as desired.
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Notes
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep components separate for easier reheating.
- Freezer: Freeze seasoned ground beef for up to 3 months. Cooked veggies can also be frozen but may soften when reheated.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. Reheat rice separately for best results.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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