Sometimes there’s nothing quite as satisfying as digging into a big bowl of rice and meat and beans. You could run out for takeout and buy a burrito bowl, but they’re pretty delicious and easy to make at home. Make these with leftover barbacoa if you have it or follow my easy barbacoa recipe for tender fall-apart meat with hardly any hands-on cooking time.
Ingredients
Cilantro rice: This homemade cilantro rice is made with 4 ingredients, butter, long-grain rice, cilantro, and a lime. It’s fluffy, perfect, and so good topped with burrito fillings. Barbacoa: The shredded beef for these burrito bowls is a pared-down version of my favorite barbacoa recipe. You can make it on the stovetop or toss it in the crockpot before you leave for work in the morning. Your favorite burrito toppings: For these bowls, I used pico de gallo, black beans, corn, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
More Topping Ideas
There isn’t much you can’t put in a burrito bowl. Some other toppings to try:
Salsa Scrambled eggs for a breakfast burrito bowl Olives Fajita vegetables Fresh tomatoes
What to serve with burrito bowls?
Burrito bowls can really be a meal on their own, but if you want to add some veggies, try roasting some green beans or zucchini to serve alongside or add chips and salsa (or nacho cheese sauce!).
How to store leftovers?
To store leftovers, allow rice to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store leftover barbacoa in its juices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To store assembled bowls for meal prepping, build bowls in airtight containers (I like these 3-cup Pyrex containers) omitting any ingredients that you wouldn’t want to microwave like sour cream and guacamole. Store for up to 3 days.
Can I make the barbacoa in advance?
Yes! You can make the barbacoa a couple of days in advance. If making in the slow cooker, you can also pre-cut the meat and pre-mix the rest of the ingredients the night before. In the morning, just toss the meat in the slow cooker, pour the rest of the ingredients over the top and let it cook while you go about the rest of your day.
More Recipes That Make Great Leftovers
Carne Asada Burrito Bowls Easy Short Ribs Homemade Carnitas Simple Beef Stew Easy Chili
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