Burrito Bowl In Instant pot – Fresh and Tasty

A burrito bowl is a deconstructed version of tortilla burrito. Burrito bowls are one of my favorite meals.  I’m sharing an easy method to make this burrito bowl using an instant pot, pot in pot method. Burrito bowl in instant pot is easiest way for preparing easy lunches or dinners.

WHAT GOES IN BURRITO BOWL in instant pot

HOW TO MAKE A BURRITO BOWL IN INSTANT POT

1. Soak black beans overnight.
2. In Instant pot, add soaked black beans, water, cumin powder, salt, oregano, and chipotle chili powder.  
3. On stand place, the second bowl with rice and water and similarly in the last bowl add corn kernels or corn cob, water, and salt.
4. Close the instant pot lid and set it on MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK mode for 8 min and QR (quick release).

HOW TO MAKE BURRITO BOWL CHOICES

CILANTRO AND JALAPENO PEPPERS

1. Finely chop the cilantro.
2. Slit the jalapeno in halves, remove seeds. Chop them into fine pieces.
3. Finely chop an onion for guacamole. The quarter piece is enough for one avocado.

How to make GUACAMOLE for burrito bowl

1. After scooping the avocado immediately add lime juice and start mashing it.
2. Next, add salt, finely chopped jalapeno peppers, black pepper powder, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped tomato, cilantro. Combine all together.
3. Tip: I add half lime juice on the top layer of guacamole and keep it in the refrigerator it stays fresh up to an hour or more.

GRILLED FAJITA VEGGIES

1. Chop the bell peppers and onions long stripes. You can use any color bell peppers (red, yellow, green) and for onions, I prefer red ones. 
2. On a large skillet, heat oil until its shimmering, add peppers and toss them for 2 -3 minutes, then add onions, salt, cumin powder.
3. Toss them until slightly soft but tender-crisp. Remove from heat and plate them.

GRILLED CHICKEN

1. In a bowl, add chicken thigh, cumin powder, black pepper powder, salt, oregano, chipotle chili powder, olive oil, lime juice, Mix it and marinate for at least 30 min.
2. On a skillet, heat oil over medium to high flame, place a marinated chicken thigh on the pan and cook, turning occasionally.
3. Remove the chicken from skillet and let it cool down for about 5 min then slice or chop. 

LETTUCE

1. Shred the lettuce into long strips and keep them in the refrigerator until ready for serving.

TOMATO SALSA

1. In a bowl add chopped tomatoes, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, salt, lime juice, cilantro. Mix it well and serve it.

CHILI CORN SALSA

1. Drain the water from corn. Add lime juice, salt, finely chopped jalapeno, cilantro. Mix it.

WHITE LIME RICE

1. Puff up the rice. Add the salt, lime juice, cilantro, mix, and serve it.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A BURRITO BOWL

1. Start with rice in the bottom of the bowl, then top it with grilled chicken, black beans, corn salsa, lettuce, fajita veggies, and other ingredients like tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese.

You can completely customize the bowl according to your taste.

YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR BURRITO BOWL RECIPE