Carnitas Bowl (Chipotle Copycat)

Skip the expensive takeout and make this homemade Carnitas Burrito Bowl instead! This Chipotle copycat is packed with all your favorites: tender, slow-cooked shredded carnitas, zesty cilantro lime rice and all of the tasty, fresh toppings. It’s a flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners!

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

skillet
bowl

📝 Preparation Steps

Fajita Peppers

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in bell peppers and saute for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes or until they start to caramelize a bit on the outside and are tender.Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

olive oil1 tbsplarge bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced thin1 1/2

Assemble Bowls

Start by layering the cilantro lime rice on top then adding carnitas, beans, cheese, pico, corn salsa, guacamole, pickled onions and sour cream.

cilantro lime rice2 cupscarnitas, shredded3 cupscorn salsa1 cupguacamole1 cuppickled onions

Nutrition Facts

calories

620 kcal

fat Content

18 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

10 g

sugar Content

8 g

sodium Content

495 mg

protein Content

16 g

cholesterol Content

13 mg

carbohydrate Content

101 g

saturated Fat Content

5 g

unsaturated Fat Content

12 g

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