Burrito bowl

A burrito bowl is a bowl of rice, beans, and meat topped with salsa, sour cream, and cheese. It is similar to a burrito, but without the tortilla. Burrito bowls are a popular dish at Mexican restaurants and are often served as a main course.

The history of burrito bowl recipes is unclear. It is likely that burrito bowls were inspired by burritos, which are a traditional Mexican dish. Burritos are made with a flour tortilla, filled with beans, meat, and salsa, and then rolled up. It is believed that burritos were first created in the Mexican state of Sonora in the early 1900s. Burrito bowls may have been created as a way to eat burritos without the tortilla, or they may have been inspired by other rice and bean dishes from Latin America.

Burrito bowls are a popular dish at Mexican restaurants and are often served as a main course. Burrito bowls are also popular as a quick and easy meal to make at home. Burrito bowl recipes typically include rice, beans, meat, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. Other ingredients, such as vegetables, avocado, and lime juice, can also be added.

Advice

Making a burrito bowl is a great way to enjoy a delicious, healthy meal. To make the perfect burrito bowl, start by preparing your base. You can choose from white or brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa. Add in your favorite beans, such as black, pinto, or refried beans. Top with your favorite burrito toppings such as cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, lettuce, and salsa. Finally, add your favorite proteins such as chicken, steak, or shrimp. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious burrito bowl!

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Recipes

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Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

  • black bean
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • monterey jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • lime
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • chipotle
  • chicken broth
  • onion
  • lettuce
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • rice
  • chicken thigh
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Burrito Bowl

  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • olive oil
  • orange zest
  • cumin
  • avocado
  • jalapeño
  • jalapeño
  • lime
  • onion
  • orange
  • pico de gallo
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • sugar
  • black bean
  • pork carnita
  • pork shoulder
  • oregano
  • green onion
  • tomato
  • white rice
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Vegetarian Burrito Bowl with Avocado Crema

  • cilantro
  • bell pepper
  • cauliflower
  • bell pepper
  • black bean
  • onion
  • salsa
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • romaine lettuce
  • lime juice
  • cilantro lime rice
  • Avocado Crema
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • sour cream
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
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Chipotle-Inspired Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

  • black bean
  • brown rice
  • salt
  • pico de gallo
  • romaine lettuce
  • chili powder
  • red wine vinegar
  • chipotle
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • cumin
  • tofu
  • soy sauce
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • olive oil
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Chipotle Mahi Mahi Burrito Bowls with Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice + Spicy Strawberry-Mango Salsa.

  • guacamole
  • light
  • caught
  • coconut oil
  • smoked paprika
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • jalapeño
  • lime
  • mango
  • basmati rice
  • strawberry
  • black bean
  • salt
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • onion powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • coconut water
  • cilantro
  • garlic
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  • chipotle
  • lettuce
  • olive oil
  • [tortilla bowls | https www halfbakedharvest com crockpot carnitas tortilla burrito bowl ]
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • greek yogurt
  • cheddar cajita cheese
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Blackened Shrimp Avocado Burrito Bowls

  • black bean
  • corn
  • shrimp
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • cilantro
  • greek yogurt
  • pepper
  • brown rice
  • olive oil
  • paprika
  • avocado
  • olive oil
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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Bowls

  • salsa verde
  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • pickled jalapeno
  • mozzarella cheese
  • tortilla bowl
  • chorizo
  • salt
  • garlic
  • russet potato
  • bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • onion
  • greek yogurt
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • serrano pepper
  • egg
  • tomatillo
  • flour tortilla
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Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

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  • cilantro
  • pico de gallo
  • sour cream
  • black bean
  • batch guacamole
  • brown rice
  • Sheet Pan Fajita Chicken Recipe
  • bell pepper
  • lime juiced
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • yellow bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • chicken breast
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Chicken Burrito Bowls

  • blacked bean
  • bell pepper
  • grape tomato
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • cheese
  • onion
  • cilantro lime rice
  • avocado
  • romaine lettuce
  • cilantro ranch dressing
  • cilantro
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Sweet Pork Burrito Bowls

  • green chile
  • water
  • garlic powder
  • red enchilada sauce
  • brown sugar
  • pork shoulder
  • coke
  • black bean
  • mexican rice
  • salsa
  • lettuce
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Bursting Burrito Bowl

  • green chile
  • sour cream
  • lettuce
  • bell pepper
  • black bean
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion
  • pico de gallo
  • chicken breast
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Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls

  • black bean
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • purple cabbage
  • spaghetti squash
  • lime juice
  • salsa verde
  • cilantro
  • salt
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Whole30 Chicken Burrito Bowls (Keto)

  • avocado oil
  • chipotle
  • romaine lettuce
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • avocado
  • chicken breast
  • cauliflower rice
  • one lime juice of
  • lime
  • pico de gallo
  • salt plenty
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One Pot Burrito Bowls

  • cheddar cheese
  • grain white rice
  • monterey jack cheese
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • tomato
  • black bean
  • green chile
  • corn
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • sugar
  • salt~
  • caldo de pollo
  • vegetable oil~
  • ground turkey
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • cheddar cheese
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • monterey jack cheese
  • onion
  • lettuce
  • sour cream
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Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls

  • sherry vinegar
  • avocado
  • garlic
  • serrano pepper
  • shallot
  • spinach
  • grain brown rice
  • cilantro
  • chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • pepita
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • black bean
  • sweet potato
  • cumin
  • vegetable broth
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • feta
  • salsa verde
  • salt
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Chicken Quinoa Burrito Bowls

  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • kernel corn
  • batch corn salsa
  • batch sautéed veggy
  • batch taco chicken
  • bell pepper
  • cotija cheese
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • quinoa
  • chicken breast
  • guacamole
  • el paso taco seasoning
  • onion
  • lime
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Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl

  • brown rice
  • avocado
  • kale
  • shallot
  • cilantro
  • salsa verde
  • cumin
  • jalapeño
  • cayenne pepper
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • black bean
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • hot sauce
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Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

  • cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • black bean
  • salsa
  • chili powder
  • cilantro
  • brown rice
  • corn
  • guacamole
  • jalapeño
  • lime juice
  • sweet potato
  • salsa
  • lettuce
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • tortilla
  • cabot cheese
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Beef Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

  • romaine lettuce
  • lime juice
  • cherry tomato
  • black bean
  • corn
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • queso fresco
  • southwestern salad dressing
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • green onion
  • pot ground beef taco meat
  • rice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cilantro
salt
black bean
onion
olive oil
avocado
garlic
cumin
bell pepper
lime juice
chili powder
jalapeño
sour cream
lime
lettuce
brown rice
salsa
cheddar cheese
pico de gallo
romaine lettuce
garlic powder
corn
salsa verde
chicken breast
guacamole
chipotle
green onion
tomato
monterey jack cheese
black pepper
oregano
taco seasoning
smoked paprika
greek yogurt
green chile
chicken broth
rice
chicken thigh
orange
sugar
pork shoulder
cilantro lime rice
quinoa
tofu
mango
onion powder
cayenne pepper
pepper
queso fresco
serrano pepper
red pepper flake
shallot
sweet potato
cherry tomato
orange zest
pork carnita
white rice
vegetable oil
cauliflower
coriander
red wine vinegar
poblano pepper
soy sauce
tomato paste
light
caught
coconut oil
basmati rice
strawberry
coconut water
corn cob ears [ corn | https www halfbakedharvest com exactly how grill my corn chipotle lime
[tortilla bowls | https www halfbakedharvest com crockpot carnitas tortilla burrito bowl ]
cheddar cajita cheese
shrimp
paprika
gortonand# beer battered fish
coconut jasmine rice
mexican crema
pickled jalapeno
mozzarella cheese
tortilla bowl
chorizo
russet potato
egg
tomatillo
flour tortilla
batch guacamole
lime juiced
yellow bell pepper
blacked bean
grape tomato
cheese
cilantro ranch dressing
water
red enchilada sauce
brown sugar
coke
mexican rice
purple cabbage
spaghetti squash
lime wedge
red pepper
avocado oil
cauliflower rice
one lime juice of
salt plenty
grain white rice
salt~
caldo de pollo
vegetable oil~
ground turkey
sherry vinegar
spinach
grain brown rice
pepita
vegetable broth
feta
kernel corn
batch corn salsa
batch sautéed veggy
batch taco chicken
cotija cheese
el paso taco seasoning
kale
hot sauce
batch cilantro hemp pesto
batch cilantro lime brown rice
batch pickled onion
batch black bean
additions fried egg
arrowroot starch
maple syrup
brown basmati rice
peanut butter
green cabbage
tamari
sesame oil
peanut
tortilla
cabot cheese
southwestern salad dressing
pot ground beef taco meat

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • avocado
  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • black bean 58%
  • cilantro 58%
  • olive oil 58%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 50%
  • salt 50%
  • onion 42%

Usual Ingredients

  • avocado 38%
  • cumin 38%
  • bell pepper 33%
  • chili powder 33%
  • lime juice 25%

Rarey Ingredients

  • brown rice 21%
  • jalapeño 21%
  • lime 21%
  • salsa verde 21%