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Beef Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Beef Burrito Bowl with Cauliflower Rice (Low Lectin)

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Description

A complete and delicious meal the entire family will love. 


Ingredients

FOR THE BEANS

  • 4 cups of pressure cooked black beans
  • 4 medium red onions, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro (or parsley), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup water (or more if necessary)

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE

  • 1 medium head cauliflower OR 8 cups cauliflower rice
  • 3, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE MEAT

  • 2 lbs (800 grams) meat (skirt, flank or other similar cuts)
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds or powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon tapioca or arrowroot

FOR THE AVOCADO DRESSING

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • a handful of chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • juice of half lime (or more to your taste)

FOR SERVING

  • about 4 cups of fresh, shredded cabbage seasoned with a little bit of salt (can be white or purple)
  • red tabasco
  • organic sour cream (if you eat dairy)
  • fresh cilantro
  • spring onions

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE BEANS: Soak the beans overnight and change the water several times. Pressure cook them with enough water for 22 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Drain the water. This can be done one day in advance. Pressure-cooked beans freeze easily so you might make them as part of your meal prep process and have them ready pressure-cooked. To prepare them, sauté the onions and garlic first, until fragrant and translucent, with olive or avocado oil. Add the beans, stir well and add about 1 cup of warm water. Cover and simmer until creamy (about 30-40 minutes). Stir occasionally and if necessary add more water so it doesn’t stick to the pan. You can prepare all this in advance and store it in the refrigerator or freeze it. 
  2. MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER RICE: Follow the steps in the post above to make the rice, or use store-bought cauliflower rice. Sauté in a pan with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, for about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. You want the rice to keep the texture and not get mushy. The best is al dente, in my opinion. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  3. MAKE THE MEAT: Prepare the onion, garlic and spices. Rinse and pat dry the meat and cut it into bite-size pieces. Sear in your pressure cooker, with olive oil, for about 10 minutes on all sides. Add all the spices and aromatics stir well and continue to sear for a couple more minutes. Add the warm water, cover and pressure cook for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Open and add one teaspoon of tapioca flour (or arrowroot), mixed with a few tablespoons of cold water. Simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens. 
  4. MAKE THE AVOCADO DRESSING: Add the avocado, water, lime juice, salt and pepper and cilantro (optional) to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add more water if you want a thinner consistency. Adjust salt, pepper and lime juice for your taste. 
  5. THE CABBAGE: shred the cabbage and sprinkle it with a little bit of salt. 
  6. SERVE: Add everything to different bowls and arrange it on the table. Everyone can make their own bowls. 

Notes

Please read the entire post and recipe before you start planning this meal. I am not adding cooking and preparation times as it is difficult to count, since many of the steps can be made at the same time or in advance. If you get store-bought rice cauliflower or have your beans cooked and frozen it will take less time than if you make everything from scratch. While everything separately is super simple to make and doesn’t require any complicated steps or ingredients, since there are so many layers it requires a little bit of planning and organization in the kitchen.