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.

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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

• Using leftover Beef Roast, prepare one batch of Barbacoa Beef.

• While the beef simmers, continue to Step 3.

Step 3: Prepare Chipotle Black Beans

• Using either canned or cooked dry beans, prepare one batch of Chipotle Black Beans.

• While the beans simmer, continue to Step 4.

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.

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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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Window to B’s kitchen . . .