5 from 42 votes
Carnitas Burrito Bowl (Chipotle Copycat)
Carnitas Burrito Bowl stacks shredded slow-cooker pork carnitas, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fajita-style sautéed peppers and onions over shredded romaine. Toppings of pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, and optional lime crema add freshness and creaminess to this layered bowl that combines smoky, tangy, and savory flavors.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
688 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
Salad Bowl
- 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups rice with cilantro and lime
- 2 cups slow-cooker carnitas
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup cheese optional, shredded
- lime crema optional
Fajita Veggies
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- fajita seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir fry the bell pepper and onion until cooked through, then set aside.
- Warm up your leftover slow-cooker carnitas in the microwave then set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the lettuce with cilantro lime rice, black beans, carnitas, and fajita veggies.
- Then dollop on the pico de gallo, guacamole, and sprinkle with cheese.
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Notes
- Leave out cheese and lime crema for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition Information
Calories
688kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Potassium
1011mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5251IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1011mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5251IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.