Quick & Easy Meals

Homemade burrito bowl

I usually have to double this flour tortilla recipe because we go through them so quickly. The homemade tortillas are so tender and chewy, you’ll never use store-bought again after learning how to make tortillas. 10-12 times, homemade burrito bowl a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough.

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. No, you don’t need a tortilla press to make this tortilla recipe. Although this Mexican cooking tool does create uniform, round, thin tortillas, a rolling pin works just as well. Why don’t my flour tortillas puff up when cooking?

These burrito bowls are loaded with marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans and a variety of fun toppings. This recipe will become a dinner time staple at your house! This recipe will become a dinnertime staple at your house! Burrito bowls are so versatile, I could make them every day and never get bored!

Serve your burrito bowls with a topping of homemade pico de gallo and a Mexican caesar salad on the side. Burrito bowls with rice, chicken, salsa, beans and avocado. It’s a new year, and like many other people, I’ve been busy working on ways for my family to lead a healthier lifestyle. We’ve been going for long walks on the weekends, eating more fresh fruits and veggies, and have been eating out less. When we eat at Mexican restaurants, my husband and I often order chicken burritos, but they’re often loaded with tons of cheese, hidden oils and those giant tortillas are chock full of calories.