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A delicious steak bowl, Chipotle style, with fresh ingredients.

Proven way to grow a Steak Bowl (Chipotle Style)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious steak bowl with flavors inspired by Chipotle, perfect for a satisfying meal at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 lb Steak sirloin or flank steak
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati or Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Bowls
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 0.5 cup Salsa
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 0.25 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Cheese shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • Lime Wedges for serving
Optional Toppings
  • Queso
  • Guacamole
  • Jalapeños
For the Salsa Verde
  • 1 lb Tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 1 Jalapeño roughly chopped
  • 0.5 Onion roughly chopped
  • 2 Garlic Clove
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste
For the Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup White Vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Heatproof Jar

Method
 

Steak Preparation
  1. Slice steak into thin strips and toss with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes.
Rice Preparation
  1. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and, if desired, stir in fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for cilantro-lime rice.
Salsa Verde Preparation (Optional)
  1. Roast tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  2. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add cilantro, lime juice, and salt, then blend until smooth.
  3. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
Pickled Red Onions (Optional)
  1. Combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
  2. Place sliced red onions in a heatproof jar and pour the hot vinegar mixture over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  3. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
  2. Top with steak, black beans, corn, salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cheese, diced avocado, and lime wedges.
  3. Add optional toppings like queso, guacamole, jalapeños, salsa verde, or pickled red onions as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust spice levels to your preference. This recipe is highly customizable with your favorite toppings!