Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMatador BoiseMatador Bowl Recipe

Matador Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Matador Boise
Time30m
Serves2

Mexican black beans & rice, cheese blend, serrano slaw, pico de gallo, guacamole, radish, tortilla strips. Choice of: roja, verde, habanero, or poblano sauce. Choose from Braised Chicken, Carnitas, Chorizo, Ground Beef, or Southwest Veg.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a bowl, layer the cooked rice and black beans at the bottom.

  2. 2

    Add Protein

    Top the rice and beans with your choice of braised chicken, carnitas, chorizo, ground beef, or southwest veg.

  3. 3

    Layer the Cheese

    Sprinkle the cheese blend generously over the protein.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Serrano Slaw

    In a separate bowl, toss sliced serrano peppers with lime juice and salt to create a refreshing slaw. Layer this on top of the cheese.

  5. 5

    Add Toppings

    Add pico de gallo, guacamole, and sliced radish atop the serrano slaw.

  6. 6

    Finish with Sauce and Tortilla Strips

    Drizzle your choice of roja, verde, habanero, or poblano sauce over the top, and finish with a handful of tortilla strips for crunch.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.

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