Mexican Burrito Bowl Recipes

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE (CHIPOTLE COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast in bite size pieces
• Add chicken breast pieces in a medium sized bowl
• Add olive oil, paprika, cumin, ground chili pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well until chicken is coated with spices and oil
• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat
• Add chicken in pan and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked
• Set chicken aside
• Cook rice according to box instructions
• In a large bowl add chopped lettuce, corn, beans, rice and cooked chicken
• Add salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy!
• Finely chop cilantro, tomato and onion. Add in a small bowl
• Add vinegar, lime juice and salt
• Mix well until everything is combined

EASY BURRITO BOWLS

Steps:

• To make the chipotle cream sauce, whisk together sour cream, chipotle paste, garlic, lime juice and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan of 1 1/2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; let cool and stir in salsa; set aside. To assemble the bowls, divide rice mixture into serving bowls; top with lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. Serve immediately, drizzled with chipotle cream sauce.

BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the rice with the cilantro and the orange zest. Divide the rice evenly among 4 individual serving bowls. Top with the black beans and half of the pico de gallo. Add warm carnitas and top with the rest of the pico de gallo. Sprinkle on the cheese, and spoon a dollop of the sour cream on top. Finish with the chopped green onions.
• In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt with the pinch of sugar. In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes gently with the salt mixture. Add onion and jalapeno and combine. Place the avocado on top of the tomato mixture and squeeze with lime juice to coat the avocado. Sprinkle on the cilantro, and stir to combine. Serve.
• Rinse and dry the pork shoulder. Salt and pepper liberally. Mix the oregano and the cumin with olive oil and rub all over pork. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Squeeze over the juice of the orange and add the two halves. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours. Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling apart with a fork. In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the oil and fry until crusty on one side. Serve.

MEXICAN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, rice and juice from the 2 limes.
• Bring rice mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• While the rice is cooking, chop the onion and the garlic.
• In another saucepan, melt the butter.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
• Add the canned tomatoes, white wine and beans.
• Simmer until most of the moisture boils off.
• If including meat, dice up some grilled chicken or pork or steak.
• To serve start with rice in bowl.
• Top with bean/tomato mixture.
• Top with meat if using and cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, etc.
• Eat with chips.

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Rub the sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp oil, season and bake for 20 mins, or until tender but slightly crisp at the edges. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, then briefly fry the garlic and most of the onion. Add the chicken and fry for another 7-10 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through. Add the vinegar, honey and black beans and stir to combine, then cook for 2 mins. Add the rice from the pouch, breaking it up as you stir, and warm everything through for 5 mins.
• Divide the rice mixture between two shallow bowls. Combine the tomato, remaining onion, the lime juice and zest and the coriander. Arrange half of the avocado over each bowl along with half of the sweet potato wedges. Spoon on some of the salsa and top with some tortilla strips. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, if you like.

BURRITO BOWL WITH CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions, then drain and return to the pan to keep warm. In a frying pan, heat the oil, add the garlic and fry for 2 mins or until golden. Add the beans, vinegar, honey and chipotle. Season and warm through for 2 mins.
• Boil the kale for 1 min, then drain, squeezing out any excess water. Divide the rice between big shallow bowls and top with the beans, kale, avocado, tomato and onion. Serve with hot sauce, coriander and lime wedges, if you like.