Burrito bowls are all your favourite burrito fillings, loaded in to a bowl for minimal mess.
This Beef Burrito bowl is bursting with slow cooked pulled beef (spicy and smokey), zesty and herby rice and a fresh tomato and avocado salsa. Easy to adapt and great for an exciting work lunch when you get bored of sandwiches.
The great thing about beef burrito bowls, is that there is something for everyone. An easy family meals, as everyone can build their own and go heavy on their favourite ingredients and lighter on the ones they don’t love. A great way to introduce kids to new flavours. If you already have the slow cooker beef made, then these can be on the table in under 30 minutes.Jump to:
Why you should try it
- Great for feeding a crowd
- Easy to adapt
- A simple slow cooker meal
- Tender, melt in your mouth beef
- Beef freezes really well
What you will need
- Slow cooker pulled beef – this is where all the flavour comes from. You could use pulled pork instead, or just some slices of steak.
- Cilantro Lime Rice – rice is a good way to bulk out the beef burrito bowl, but it doesn’t have to be plain. This flavoured rice is so easy to make, but lovely and fresh and zesty.
- Iceberg lettuce – this adds plenty of crunch to the bowl. You could swap it for another lettuce, or use spinach or kale instead for an iron boost.
- Tomato and avocado salsa – a deliciously fresh addition. Feel free to add your favourite homemade salsa or store bought if you want to save some time.
- Tortilla chips – perfect for scooping everything up. Try our Easy Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips.
Step by Step
One: Cook the slow cooker pulled beef according to the recipe instructions. This will take 4 hours if cooking on high, or 8 hours if cooking on low.
Two: Follow the recipe for our Cilantro Lime Rice.
Three: In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, avocado, lime, coriander and salt and pepper.
Four: Start building your burrito bowl. Add the rice, shredded beef, lettuce, tomato and avocado salsa and then top with some radish, tortilla chips and extra cilantro.
What is a burrito bowl?
A burrito bowl is exactly what it sounds like – all of your favourite burrito fillings served in a bowl, rather than a tortilla. Burrito bowls are typically served over rice, and eaten with a fork.
I don’t know about you, but I make a total mess when trying to eat a burrito. This beef burrito bowl takes out the mess and makes it much easier to manage. I just love a bowl loaded up with fresh ingredients too.
