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Overhead view of a colorful homemade burrito bowl recipe on white marble with fresh toppings and lime.

Burrito Bowls Recipe

This easy burrito bowls recipe is a customizable, family-friendly meal packed with seasoned protein, fluffy rice, and colorful, fresh toppings.
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Course: Dinner, LUNCH, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Assembly time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet For cooking chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp
  • 1 Medium saucepan or rice cooker For cooking rice (or substitute with rice cooker)
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife A sharp knife for clean, easy chopping
  • 1 Cutting board For prepping vegetables and toppings
  • 4 Glass mixing bowls For serving or meal-prepping ingredients separately
  • 1 Citrus juicer (optional) Optional; helps extract lime juice more efficiently
  • 1 set Meal prep containers (optional) Optional; useful for storing leftovers or make-ahead bowls

Ingredients

For Base

  • 2 cups white or brown rice cooked with broth for flavor
  • 4 cups water or broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tablespoon oil olive or avocado
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Protein (choose one or mix)

  • 1 lb chicken breast/thighs diced
  • 1 lb ground beef 85–90% lean
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 pkg firm tofu drained and crumbled

For Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking protein
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Toppings (optional but recommended)

  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 avocado sliced or cubed
  • 1 cup lettuce or cabbage shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Sauce Options

  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Salsa mild to hot
  • Guacamole
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce
  • Chipotle mayo

Instructions

  • Simmer rice in broth; stir in lime juice, zest, cilantro, and salt once cooked.
  • Sauté your protein of choice with taco seasoning and spices until done.
  • Chop vegetables, rinse beans, and slice avocado.
  • Layer rice, protein, toppings, and sauces in a bowl; garnish with lime.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: -1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2.8mg