Chipotle Rice Bowls with Barbacoa Beef

Chipotle Rice Bowls with Barbacoa Beef

These Chipotle Rice Bowls with Barbacoa Beef are the perfect way to transform leftover beef roast into a new and delicious dinner. Inspired by the Barbacoa Beef at Chipotle, these rice bowls can be custom assembled to fit a variety of taste preferences. Brenda’s favorite combination inspired this recipe.


Chipotle Rice Bowls with Barbacoa Beef

Step 1: Prepare Chipotle Purée

  • Purée one can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • Set aside 1 Tbsp chipotle purée to use in Step 2.

  • Freeze the remaining purée, following the directions provided here.

Step 2: Prepare Barbacoa Beef

Step 3: Prepare Chipotle Black Beans

Step 4: Prepare Cilantro & Lime Rice

  • Using long grain white rice, prepare one batch of Cilantro & Lime Rice.

  • While the rice cooks, continue to Step 5.

Step 5: Prepare Toppings

  • Prepare:

  • Lettuce, chopped

  • Tomatoes, diced

  • Corn, steamed

  • Guacamole, homemade

  • Salsa, homemade

  • Sour Cream

  • Cilantro, chopped

Step 6: Assemble & Serve

Layer in a bowl:

  1. Rice

  2. Beans

  3. Beef

  4. Toppings of choice

Serve hot.


Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 4

  • Inspired by the Barbacoa Bowls at Chipotle, these are great for a small family dinner or multiply the recipes to feed a crowd.


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