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Chipotle Bowl

Chipotle Bowl

A flavorful chipotle bowl layered with smoky ground beef, roasted veggies, creamy guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, and brown rice  perfect for a quick, hearty, and customizable meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini and bell peppers (roasted)
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup tortilla chips or strips
  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
  • 1–2 lime wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Olive oil for roasting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat. If roasting vegetables, preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cook the ground beef in the skillet with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned and flavorful.
  3. Roast chopped zucchini and bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
  4. Cook or reheat the brown rice. Season lightly with salt and lime juice for added flavor.
  5. Warm black beans (if using) and prepare the guacamole and pico de gallo in separate bowls.
  6. To assemble, place a generous scoop of brown rice at the bottom of a large bowl.
  7. Layer on ground beef, roasted vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, mixed greens, black beans, and tortilla chips or strips.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful chipotle bowl.

Notes

  • Make guacamole just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
  • Chill pico de gallo for 10 minutes to enhance flavor blend.
  • For extra crunch, warm tortilla chips in the oven before serving.
  • Leftover components make great burrito or salad fillings the next day.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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