Burrito Bowl Recipe
Meat Options: choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo, adovada, green pork
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Ingredients
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Base
Meat Options
Toppings
Seasonings
Method
Prepare the Base
- 1
Cook the brown rice
In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 2
Heat the black beans and corn
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of black beans and 1 cup of corn. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Meat
- 3
Cook the bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Cook the sausage
In the same skillet, cook 1 sausage link until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Slice into rounds.
- 5
Cook the chorizo
In the skillet, add 1 cup of chorizo and cook over medium heat, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Cook the adovada
In the skillet, add 1 cup of adovada and cook over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Cook the green pork
In the same skillet, add 1 cup of green pork and cook until heated through and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the Burrito Bowl
- 8
Layer the ingredients
In a bowl, start with a base of brown rice, then layer with black beans and corn.
- 9
Add the meat
Choose your meat option(s) and add them on top of the rice and beans.
- 10
Top with toppings
Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, and salsa on top.

