Tex-Mex Beef & Bell Pepper Grain Bowls
with Guacamole, Sour Cream & Tortilla Chips
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Milk
Got one pan and 20 minutes to spare? That’s all you need to get this filling, flavorful Mexican-style bowl on the table in a snap. You'll sauté bell pepper and ground beef with Mexican spices and our bold Tex-Mex paste. Then, you’ll pile it atop a quick cooking whole grain blend and dollop with tangy sour cream, guacamole, and crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
1 unit
Green Bell Pepper
1.5 ounce
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
(Contains: Sesame)
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 tablespoon
Mexican Spice Blend
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
(Contains: Wheat)
4 tablespoon
Guacamole
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Hot Sauce
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Crush tortilla chips in their bag.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan (for 4 servings, use a large, high-sided pan) over medium-high heat. Add beef* and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-5 minutes. • Add bell pepper, Mexican Spice Blend, and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften and beef is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
• Stir in Tex-Mex paste until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender, 2-3 minutes more. • Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Meanwhile, gently massage grain blend in package to break up grains. Partially open package; microwave for 90 seconds. TIP: Microwave times may vary—be careful when handling and opening package. • Divide grain blend between bowls. Top with Tex-Mex beef. Garnish with sour cream, tortilla chips, and guacamole. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
Ground Meat is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The seasoned Tex-Mex beef and toppings delivered bold, satisfying flavor that felt surprisingly close to restaurant-style 🌶️. Some found the spice blend a touch smoky or overpowering; using less of the Mexican spice blend tones it down nicely.
- Ease of prep: This is a genuinely quick, one-pan meal — the microwavable grain blend makes it even faster on a busy weeknight.
- Suggestions: Add sautéed onion and a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the dish; some reviewers also stirred in black beans or topped with shredded cheese for extra substance. If you prefer more vegetables, toss in extra bell pepper or swap the grain blend for yellow rice.
- Leftovers: Leftovers kept well and one reviewer planned to wrap them in a tortilla the next day for an easy lunch.
Reviews from our home cooks
Good flavor. Quick and easy to make which is perfect for a busy week night. Could use more bell peppers than just the two small ones that came with the meal.
Love the grains and how quick and easy it was to prepare. So much flavor and so simple!
The meat was way too overdone by the time given in the recipe. The amount of green pepper, guacamole and sour cream wasn't enough for one serving, much less two.
This was very good. There wasn't enough grain/rice. Thank you for changing to 85% lean beef.
Excellent flavor, super easy to cook, and not too spicy so the kid loved it!
The guacamole was so good and the different seasonings were perfect. Blue corn chips were a great compliment!
To us it was perfect! Plenty to eat but doesn't feel heavy. Very unique flavor profile.
Very Good. Comes together quick and the taste is great. We had some leftovers that tomorrow I will put in a tortilla. I will be getting this again.
Quick easy good flavor. Add your own red or Vidalia onion for more veg and flavor
Needs some acid. Maybe add tomatoes, or even a bit of lime juice.
