Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (7g) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1g) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce)
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Rub on flank steak.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add black beans, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken broth, and cumin to the saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Divide rice between bowls. Top with black beans, sliced beef, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, and a lime wedge. Assemble the chipotle beef black bean bowls.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!