Asian-Style Burrito Bowl
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is my Asian-inspired answer to a classic burrito bowl. We’re taking juicy, savoury beef mince and giving it an Asian-style taco seasoning twist with garlic, ginger, soy, hoisin and a little five spice. Then we layer it up with creamy avocado, black beans, sweet corn and crispy iceberg lettuce. Add a dollop of sour cream, crunchy tortilla chips and plenty of fresh lime and you’ve got a bowl that’s fresh, filling and big on flavour. Easy to prep, fun to build, and guaranteed to be a weeknight favourite.
What is an Asian-Style Burrito Bowl?
It’s the best bits of a burrito
bowl
, reimagined with Asian flavours. Instead of Tex-Mex spices, we’re using garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, soy and hoisin for a savoury-sweet beef topping. Black beans and corn bring the hearty burrito vibe, while crisp iceberg lettuce keeps things fresh and crunchy. It’s everything you love about build-your-own bowls, but with an Asian twist that makes it feel new.
Special Ingredient Notes
The star of this dish is the Asian-style taco seasoning I mix straight into the beef. Hoisin adds a sweet-savory depth, while soy and five spice give it that unmistakable Asian flavour. Using tinned black beans keeps things easy. Just rinse and drain before warming through. And don’t skimp on the iceberg lettuce here. It brings that crisp, refreshing crunch that balances out the rich beef and creamy toppings.
Marion’s Kitchen Tip
This bowl loves extras. Crushed peanuts, crispy shallots or even a sprinkle of fried garlic will add extra crunch. You can swap the beef for chicken mince or even tofu. And if you’re dairy-free, replace the sour cream with a dollop of coconut yoghurt for a creamy finish.
What You Need
Beef mince
Garlic
Ginger
Smoked paprika
Chilli powder
Chinese five spice
Chinese light soy sauce
Hoisin sauce
Lime
Cooked jasmine rice
Tinned black beans
Avocado
Iceberg lettuce
Spring onions
Coriander
Sour cream
Fresh red chilli
Tortilla chips (optional)
Salt & pepper
Steps
Heat
a large pan
over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and break it up with a spoon. Let it sizzle for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and starting to get those little crispy bits.
Add the garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, chilli powder and Chinese five spice. Stir through and let the spices toast for about a minute until your kitchen smells incredible. Pour in the light soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Stir well to coat the beef in that sticky, savoury glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Start with a scoop of fluffy jasmine rice as your base. Pile on the spiced beef mince, black beans, fresh iceberg lettuce, sliced avocado, spring onion, coriander and chilli.
Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl. Drizzle with a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh hit. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips on the side if you like!
Storage Tips
All the components keep well separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Perfect for meal prepping bowls to grab and go. Assemble fresh for best texture and flavour.
Asian-Style Burrito Bowl
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PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
SERVES
4
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Ingredients
500g beef mince
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp finely grated ginger
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp Chinese five spice
2 tbsp Chinese light soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup tinned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large avocado, sliced
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 small bunch coriander, leaves picked
½ cup sour cream
1 fresh red chilli, sliced (optional)
Tortilla chips, to serve (optional)
Lime wedges, to serve
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1
Cook the Beef with Asian Taco Vibes
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and break it up with a spoon. Let it sizzle for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and starting to get those little crispy bits.
2
Spice It Up
Add the garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, chilli powder and Chinese five spice. Stir through and let the spices toast for about a minute until your kitchen smells incredible.
3
Sauce & Zing
Pour in the light soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Stir well to coat the beef in that sticky, savoury glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Build Your Bowl
Start with a scoop of fluffy jasmine rice as your base. Pile on the spiced beef mince, black beans, fresh iceberg lettuce, sliced avocado, spring onion, coriander and chilli.
5
Finish with Creamy & Crunchy Goodness
Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl. Drizzle with a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh hit. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips on the side if you like!
