One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (2024)

This one pot burrito bowl brings the deliciously authentic flavor you’d expect to find in your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your own table!

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This recipe has been in our family’s dinner rotation since 2015! To say that it’s a perennial favorite is an understatement. I love it because it’s made with easy-to-find ingredients. Hub’s loves it because of its Mexican flavors and its stick-to-your-ribs heartiness. The kids love the flavors and texture.

This is a fantastic way to spice up any Taco Tuesday, and is sure to keep your family full and happy!

If you love one-pot meals as much as I do, I hope you’ll try my chili mac, American goulash, fiesta chicken, and sausage and rice next!

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What I Love About This Recipe:

  • Quick and easy work night comfort food
  • All made in one pan makes cleanup a snap
  • Tons of flavor

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What Is A One-Pot Burrito Bowl?

It’s a burrito, only it’s in a bowl! You’ve probably seen the one pot burrito bowl Pinterest craze, right? There are a zillion recipes out there. Trust me when I say you’ve stumbled across the only burrito bowl recipe you’ll ever need (wink, wink).

One pan/pot dishes have become incredibly popular because they save time in the kitchen and keep messes to a minimum. They never steer you wrong, including tried and true favorites and the like.In my opinion, this is possibly the best of the Mexican one pot meals. It’s incredibly filling, and you don’t miss the shell at all! My family loves to mix and match toppings as well. Avocado, sour cream, and lots of extra cheese are must-haves!

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One Pot Burrito Bowl Ingredients

  • Oil: Any neutral flavored oil will work.
  • Meat: Use ground beef or turkey.
  • S + P: Table salt and ground pepper.
  • Onion: Yellow or white onion.
  • Garlic: Fresh only!
  • Dried Spice: We combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika to create the perfect seasoning without using a taco seasoning packet.
  • Rice: The recipe is written for white rice.
  • Tomatoes: Canned diced without the juices.
  • Sugar: Just a bit to balance the acidity of the canned tomatoes.
  • Beans: Use pinto, black, or kidney beans. Rinse them well and drain.
  • Chiles: Buy them already chopped. They’re canned with very little liquid, so feel free to add it.
  • Corn: Use frozen or rinsed canned.
  • Broth
  • Cheese

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded Lettuce Or Cabbage
  • Cheddar Or Monterey Jack
  • Sour Cream
  • Tomatoes
  • Red Onion
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

Storing + Make-Ahead +Freezing

  • How Long Will This Last: When stored in the fridge, in airtight containers, this will last 3-4 days.
  • Can You Make One Pot Burrito Bowls Ahead Of Time? Yes, you sure can! Follow the recipe directions for assembly, but leave the cheese off. Refrigerate and then when you’re good and ready, reheat it in the oven or microwave, adding cheese and toppings when the dish has been fully heated through.
  • Can You Freeze One Pot Burrito Bowl? Yes, you can freeze this recipe. If you’re freezing for a later date, assemble it in a freezer-safe dish, cover it tightly. When it’s time to devour, take it out of the freezer, let it thaw in the refrigerator, and pop it in the oven!

Tips

  • Meat: You can use ground beef here, but I prefer ground turkey. It’s fairly lean and keeps this burrito bowl recipe healthy. Also, the flavors from the spices in this dish are so prevalent, you really don’t need the flavor given from the ground beef. If you do decide to take the ground beef burrito bowl recipe route, be sure to skip adding the oil when browning the beef and drain the pan well. Turkey meat will require oil, and the pan will not need draining. No matter which meat you choose, don’t overcook it. Remember, it’s added back to the pan to simmer with the rice mixture.
  • Toasting Spices: this recipe is delightfully flavorful, but I highly recommend that you toast the spices along with the onion and garlic once they have softened. It adds a ton of depth to the flavor, you won’t want to miss it.
  • Toppings: You can certainly enjoy this bowl without toppings, as each and every ingredient has its own punch of flavor. I choose to indulge in toppings, and you should add as few or as many as you like.
  • Reheating leftovers:Here’s some great information on reheating leftovers

How Do You Make One Pot Burrito Bowl?

  1. Cook the ground turkey. Set aside.

  2. Saute the aromatics

  3. Add the spices

  4. Add the rice, canned tomatoes, sugar, black beans, diced chiles, corn, chicken stock, and browned turkey and bring to a boil. Cook on low until the rice is done and cooked through about 20~25 minutes.

  5. Turn the cooktop off, top it with the shredded cheese then place the lid back on.

  6. Top as desired and serve!

***See the full instructions below.

More One Pot Meals

  • American Chop Suey
  • One Pot Pasta
  • Hamburger Hash
  • One Skillet Shrimp and Pasta Scampi
  • Skillet Meatballs and Noodles in Creamy Herb Sauce

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One Pot Burrito Bowls

This one pot burrito bowl brings the deliciously authentic flavor you’d expect to find in your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your own table!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 24 ounces ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, Minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn, thawed and drained
  • 2 1/2 cups caldo de pollo or chicken stock
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

Optional Toppings:

  • shredded lettuce or shredded cabbage
  • cheddar cheese,
  • Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • sour cream
  • medium tomatoes, diced
  • red onions sliced
  • fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • avocado, sliced

Instructions

  • In a large, high-sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey (24ounces), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook just until the turkeyis no longer pink. Remove to a plate and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil and cook the onion (1/2cup) and garlic (4cloves), over medium-low heat, until they're soft about 6 minutes.

  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder (1 tablespoon), cumin (1teaspoon), oregano (1teaspoon), paprika (1/2teaspoon), and cook for 1 minute, stirring often so the spices don't burn. (If the pan is too dry, add a little oil so spices don't burn.)

  • Add the rice (1cup), canned tomatoes (1 can), sugar (1/4teaspoon), black beans (1 can), diced chiles (1 can), corn (1/2cup), chicken stock (2 1/2cups) and browned turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on low until the rice is done and cooked through for about 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Turn the cooktopoff, top with the shredded cheese (1cup cheddar + 1 cup Monterey jack cheese), place the lid back on and let sit until the cheese is melted about 5 minutes.

  • Top as desired and serve!

Fans Also Made:

  • Jambalaya Recipe

  • Mexican Rice

  • Stuffed Pepper Casserole

  • Taco Rice

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Notes

  1. Meat:You can use ground beef here, but I prefer ground turkey. It’s fairly lean and keeps thisburrito bowl recipe healthy. Also, the flavors from the spices in this dish are so prevalent, you really don’t need the flavor given from the ground beef. If you do decide to take theground beef burrito bowl reciperoute, be sure to skip adding the oil when browning the beef and drain the pan well. Turkey meat will require oil, and the pan will not need draining. No matter which meat you choose, don’t overcook it. Remember, it’s added back to the pan to simmer with the rice mixture.
  2. Toasting Spices:this recipe isdelightfully flavorful, but I highly recommend that you toast the spices along with the onion and garlic once they have softened. It adds a ton of depth to the flavor, you won’t want to miss it.
  3. Toppings:You can certainly enjoy this bowl without toppings, as each and every ingredient has its own punch of flavor. I choose to indulge in toppings, and you should add as few or as many as you like.
  4. Reheating leftovers:Here’ssome great information on reheating leftovers

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1449mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6.5g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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Comments

  1. One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (10)Linda says

    If I don’t put rice in it, do I leave out the broth?

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    • One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (11)Kathleen says

      Hi Linda. Yes. You may want to add a little for moisture. I haven’t made it without rice.

      Reply

  2. One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (12)Joy Bruneau says

    where do you use the lettuce or cabbage? As a topping?

    Reply

    • One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (13)Kathleen says

      Hi, Joy. Yes, those are optional toppings. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

  3. One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (14)Bryana says

    In the recipe ingredient list it calls for.chicken stock but in the preparations it says beef broth?

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    • One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (15)Kathleen says

      Hi Bryana. Sorry, that was a typo. It’s chicken stock. I hope you enjoy this recipe it’s a crazy family favorite!

      Reply

  4. One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (16)Cara @LttleBlndeBaker says

    I love this! We do something similar but always do everything separate. I will have to give the one bowl a try. It looks much easier. I also want to try your spice combo. We usually cheat and get a taco seasoning packet. Thanks so much I can’t wait to try this!

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    • One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (17)Kathleen says

      Hi Cara. I hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply

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Is a Burrito Bowl Healthy? The basic combination of protein, carbs, and fat (chicken, rice and beans, and guacamole and cheese, respectively) is not only healthy and filling, but incredibly satisfying too. You definitely won't be looking for an evening snack after eating a burrito bowl for dinner.

Are burrito bowls healthy? ›

Is a Burrito Bowl Healthy? The basic combination of protein, carbs, and fat (chicken, rice and beans, and guacamole and cheese, respectively) is not only healthy and filling, but incredibly satisfying too. You definitely won't be looking for an evening snack after eating a burrito bowl for dinner.

How many calories are in a burrito bowl? ›

For burrito bowls, this is the caloric baseline, clocking in at about 705-1250 total calories, depending on your guac, protein selection, and additional fixings. For burritos, add a flour tortilla (300 calories), and you're looking at a range of about 1085-1550 total calories, depending on topping selections.

How much is a chipotle bowl? ›

Mexican inspired chipotle chicken served with brown rice, black beans and corn. Topped with a zesty chipotle mayo sauce. Fast delivery to over 3,000 suburbs Australia-wide for $14.99, or free if you subscribe.

Is there more food in a burrito bowl? ›

Business Insider tested this claim, comparing the weight of a burrito bowl's contents with those of its wrapped namesake. Sure enough, for the same price, ordering a burrito bowl means ordering significantly more food. In that specific case, the bowl's weight was astoundingly almost 71% more than the burrito's.

How much rice is in a Chipotle bowl? ›

Chipotle says a serving size of rice should be 4 ounces. But even after subtracting the weight of the bowl (. 038 ounces) from this, our serving was still bigger than what Chipotle describes. The rice weighed roughly 6.59 ounces, suggesting a serving of white rice could easily be well above the advertised 185 calories.

Are burritos ok for weight loss? ›

Weight Loss

Those who are fitness freaks, and burritos can be your best friend. Great control of the digestive tract can result in optimized nourishment. Thus, this forms an excellent meal for those who are on a diet plan. Eating burritos means you are consuming nutrients and giving away the fat content.

Is Chipotle healthier than McDONALD's? ›

Your sodium intake can easily add up with just a burrito order, ticking toward the FDA's recommended maximum of 2,300 milligrams sodium per day. A McDonald's Big Mac, for comparison, contains 1,010 milligrams of sodium. But when you look at the ingredients, Chipotle is comparatively healthier than other to-go options.

Is brown rice or white rice healthier? ›

The bottom line. Brown rice is a more nutrient-dense product than white rice. Because of this, brown rice may help reduce blood sugar levels and aid in managing weight. But white rice is good for people with certain digestive issues and those who can't digest fiber-rich foods well.

Is sour cream healthy? ›

Sour cream is high in saturated fats, so limiting your intake and focusing on healthy options is best. If you only have 1 or 2 tablespoons of full-fat sour cream as an occasional garnish, it's probably not a big concern, though. Alternatively, you could switch to light, low-fat, or fat-free versions.

Are burritos unhealthy? ›

Like most meals, a burrito can be as healthy or unhealthy as you want; it depends on what ingredients you include and what you're avoiding. If you're trying to eat fewer carbs, a burrito bowl can be a better choice than a traditional burrito – and easier to take home if you want to cut back on portion sizes.

How many calories should I eat to lose weight? ›

In order to lose at least a pound a week, try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days, and reduce your daily calorie intake by at least 500 calories. However, calorie intake should not fall below 1,200 a day in women or 1,500 a day in men, except under the supervision of a health professional.

What is the cheapest thing at Chipotle? ›

The cheapest item at Chipotle was the tortilla chips without salsa or guacamole. For just $1.85, who could ask for more? The thin chips shattered with a satisfying crunch, leaving flaky salt and a bit of oil on my fingers.

Can you get a free bowl from Chipotle? ›

Redeem your Chipotle Rewards points to get a free burrito or bowl. After you've collected points, you can start redeeming them for free items.

Who owns Chipotle? ›

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a publicly traded company, meaning its shareholders own it. The largest shareholders of Chipotle are investment companies, including The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation.

What is in a burrito bowl at Chipotle? ›

Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.

What is typically in a burrito? ›

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

What comes on a burrito bowl from Taco Bell? ›

A bed of Mexican seasoned rice and fresh lettuce topped with your choice of filling, guacamole, black beans, sour cream, fiesta salsa, cheese and zesty ranch dressing.

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