Incredible Burrito Bowl Recipes

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa
Photo: Pinterest/Cooking Classy

Finding weeknight dinner recipes that are healthy, quick, easy, and kid-friendly can be difficult, but we've found the solution—burrito bowls. Burrito bowls are versatile because you can fill them with any grain, protein, and fresh toppings to fit your family's taste. These homemade burrito bowls are healthier than takeout or restaurant options, and there are endless flavor possibilities with burrito bowl recipes. To build a well-rounded burrito bowl, start with a base like cilantro-lime rice, brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice. Next, add a protein like shrimp, chicken, steak, or chickpeas. From there, you can pile on healthy toppings like sautéed veggies, guacamole, homemade Pico de Gallo, black beans, corn, and more. The kids will love the Mexican flavors of these burrito bowls, and you'll love the healthy, low-carb benefits. These homemade burrito bowls take around 30 minutes or less to get on the table, and there are some slow-cooker options that require almost no hands-on time. With tons of ingredient and preparation variety, these homemade burrito bowl recipes will continuously be in your weeknight dinner rotation.

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Burrito Bowls

Burrito Bowls Recipe
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Burrito Bowls

Add chicken, beef, or shrimp to this meatless burrito bowl if your family has a favorite and set up a toppings bar for the kids.

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Chalupa Dinner Bowl

Chalupa Dinner Bowl
Charles Walton IV

Recipe: Chalupa Dinner Bowl

This slow-cooker recipe is an easy hands-off option for Mexican night.

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
Greg Dupree

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

This fresh weeknight dinner has just enough heat, and microwaveable rice makes prep even faster.

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Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa
Pinterest/Cooking Classy

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Avocado Salsa

The avocado salsa on this healthy burrito bowl might be our new favorite salsa recipe to jazz up any Mexican dish or have with chips.

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Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Two Sisters Kitchens

Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Seasoned shrimp, cilantro lime rice, and corn and black bean salsa make for a bowl that's filled with flavor.

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Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice
Pinterest/FeedGoodFoodie

Recipe: Chicken Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

This colorful, healthful bowl is topped with homemade guacamole and a dash of Greek yogurt.

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Better Than Chipotle Homemade Steak Burrito Bowls

Better Than Chipotle Homemade Steak Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Gimme Delicious

Recipe: Better Than Chipotle Homemade Steak Burrito Bowls

Chipotle fans will have to try this recipe to see if they agree with its name, but the homemade cilantro lime marinade on the steak is a game-changer.

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Easy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Easy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Sweet potatoes are ideal for the season, and these bowls are a fresh meatless option that will still fill your family up.

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Fiesta Ranch Chicken Burrito Bowls with Chipotle Avocado Ranch Crema

Fiesta Ranch Chicken Burrito Bowls with Chipotle Avocado Ranch Crema
Pinterest/Carlsbad Cravings

Recipe: Fiesta Ranch Chicken Burrito Bowls with Chipotle Avocado Ranch Crema

Ranch lovers, this is the burrito bowl for you. You'll want to add the chipotle avocado ranch crema to every dish, wrap, or salad you make.

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Steak Fajita Burrito Bowls

Steak Fajita Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Joyful Healthy Eats

Recipe: Steak Fajita Burrito Bowls

This 30-minute recipe combines the sautéed veggies and steak you love in fajitas with the fresh ingredients and low-carb aspects of a burrito bowl.

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Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers

Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers
Pinterest/B. Britnell

Recipe: Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers

With microwaveable rice and easy prep, this light meal is ready in less than 30 minutes. You can add a protein or additional toppings as you wish.

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Barbacoa Burrito Bowls

Barbacoa Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/The Culinary Compass

Recipe: Barbacoa Burrito Bowls

Put the roast in the slow cooker in the morning and it's ready to eat when you get home for dinner.

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Spicy Chipotle Chickpea Burrito Bowls

Spicy Chipotle Chickpea Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/The Garlic Diaries

Recipe: Spicy Chipotle Chickpea Burrito Bowls

If you like a little heat in the kitchen, these chickpeas bring a kick to this meatless bowl.

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Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Spiced Butternut Squash

Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Spiced Butternut Squash
Pinterest/Skinnytaste

Recipe: Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Spiced Butternut Squash

Burrito bowls aren't just for lunch and dinner. This healthy breakfast bowl is filling, seasonal, and flavorful.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Burrito Bowls

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/With Salt and Wit

Recipe: Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Burrito Bowls

Seasoned, slow-cooked pork, sweet pineapple, sautéed peppers, and a little heat create a well-rounded bowl.

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Fajita Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

Fajita Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/The Pinning Mama

Recipe: Fajita Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

With Mexican-seasoned cauliflower rice and fajita chicken and vegetables, your family won't realize this flavorful bowl is super healthy.

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Spicy Brazilian Burrito Bowls

Spicy Brazilian Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Pinch of Yum

Recipe: Spicy Brazilian Burrito Bowls

With garlic cilantro lime slaw and fried plantains, this burrito bowl is unique and delicious.

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BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl

BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/Simple Recipes

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl

This easy recipe is a marriage of two of our favorite cuisines—barbecue and Mexican.

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Instant Pot Burrito Bowl

Instant Pot Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/My Crazy Good Life

Recipe: Instant Pot Burrito Bowl

If you're obsessed with Instant Pots right now, this is the next recipe you have to try.

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Turkey Taco Burrito Bowl

Turkey Taco Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/Together as Family

Recipe: Turkey Taco Burrito Bowl

Ground turkey is a healthy way to get a filling meal on the table, and this 30-minute meal is great for weeknights.

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Loaded Burrito Bowls

Loaded Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/Honey and Birch

Recipe: Loaded Burrito Bowls

These burrito bowls are as easy as cooking the ground beef and adding whatever toppings you please.

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Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/Hapa Nom Nom

Recipe: Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Quinoa is a healthy grain option for the base of your bowl, and the avocado-lime dressing on top is crave-worthy.

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One Pot Burrito Bowls

One Pot Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/I Heart Nap Time

Recipe: One Pot Burrito Bowls

We can't sing praises of one-pot dinners enough, and this 30-minute recipe is going to be one of your kids' favorites.

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Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls

Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls
Pinterest/The Girl on Bloor

Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls

If your family would rather have wings than anything else, try this healthy, well-rounded meal.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Slow-Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl
Pinterest/No. 2 Pencil

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

Slow-cooker meals are lifesavers when the holidays get busy, and this recipe only requires 15 minutes of hands-on time.

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