(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1.5 lbs of meat of your choice (chicken breast, pork tenderloin, or flank steak
  • 1 can of organic black beans
  • 1 can of organic corn (optional)
  • 1 small jar of mild salsa (12-16 oz)
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 package of organic romaine lettuce hearts
  • 2 Hass avocados
  • 1 large tomato (or 2 small Roma tomatoes)
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 clove of fresh garlic or 1 tsp of minced garlic
  • 1 package of taco seasoning mix (or make your own by combining: 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1/2 Tbsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt, 1 tsp corn starch or arrowroot powder, 1/2 tsp of sugar)
  • pink Himalayan salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 servings of Cilantro Lime Rice (see recipe below)

Directions:

  • Place the salsa, taco seasoning, and garlic into a crock pot and stir to combine, then put the meat in and cover with the salsa mixture. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.  When the meat is done, use two forks and pull it apart into small pieces until it is fully shredded.
  • While the meat is cooking, prep the Cilantro Lime Rice (see recipe).
  • Next, prep all the veggies: chop the lettuce, peel and slice the avocados, dice or slice the tomatoes, dice the onion, rinse and chop the cilantro, open the cans of beans and corn.
  • Create your unique burrito bowl as desired: start with lettuce, then add rice and beans, next add meat, and finally top with all the veggies, cheese, and cilantro you want.
  • You can also put all the ingredients in a tortilla and make a classic burrito if desired.

Cilantro Lime Rice
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of rice (of your choice - brown, white, jasmine, basmati)
  • 2 cups of water (or you may substitute chicken stock)
  • the juice from one lime (about 2 Tbsp)
  • 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro with stems removed and chopped (which is about one small handful of chopped cilantro)
  • 1 clove fresh pressed garlic (or 1 tsp minced garlic from jar)
  • 1 tsp of pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (optional)

Directions:

  • Put the water and rice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until all the water is evaporated.
  • Put the rice into a large bowl and allow it to cool for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the rice.
  • Add the lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well to thoroughly combine all ingredients.