Make Ahead Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does Chipotle burrito bowl last in fridge? ›

For burritos, try using the air fryer or a toaster oven. However, most importantly, follow the proper guidelines for safe leftover storage before reheating anything. According to the USDA, leftovers are only good for three or four days and should be put away no more than two hours after bringing them home.

Make your base components — spicy chicken, flavorful black beans and that irresistibly zippy rice — ahead of time, then refrigerate or freeze for pre-layered, ready-to-go burrito bowls you can microwave or reheat on the stovetop. Then top your warmed bowl with fresh tomato and/or corn salsa, sour cream and more.

For building the bowl:

Start with the rice, then the beans, then the chicken. A little salsa, some corn, then a whole lotta guac. (No upcharge here!) Add some cheese, lettuce, and all that's left to do is grab a fork and enjoy all your (not so) hard work.

This helps prevent the growth of bacteria and maintain the freshness of the food. Timeframe: Leftover Chipotle should be consumed within 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator [3].

If you refrigerated promptly, and reheat in the microwave so that it is cooked thru, it should be just fine.

In Brooke's TikTok video, however, she suggests placing the bowl in the refrigerator with the aluminum top side facing down. Unlike its molded fiber counterpart, the aluminum tops don't cause leaks.

Lucky for me, burrito bowls are super easy to make and even easier to freeze ahead! I received two sizes of the Glad Freezer-ware to try out, and the smaller 3 cup container size is perfect for a lunch portion. Once the rice is made, it's a quick assembly line process.

Can You Freeze Burrito Bowls? Yes! These burrito bowls freeze great, so you can fix up a bunch and stash them in the freezer, cheese and all, for busy weeknights. As with any rice dish, it's important that they are divided and cooled immediately after cooking.

Your choice of meat or sofritas served with our fresh supergreens lettuce blend made of Romaine, Baby Kale, and Baby Spinach.

What cheese does Chipotle use? In most of their dishes, Chipotle Mexican Grill uses a shredded blend of two kinds of cheese: White cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. On their menu, the cheese blend is referred to as "shredded cheese," and it is used in burritos, tacos, and salads.

What kind of rice does Chipotle use? ›

Around here, all you need to know is that we use long-grain white rice. We have always been committed to preparing real food made with real ingredients. You know, the kind you can recognize and pronounce.

We love topping our burrito bowl recipe with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), salsa, or tortilla strips. If you like things spicy, a little hot sauce is great too!

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

Tightly cover any leftover burrito bowls. Store in the fridge and use within 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on medium-low power in 30-second increments until warmed through, or eat at room temperature.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food and safety basics states cooked food can be left at room temperature up to two hours. If the temperature outside (or inside your house) is 90°F or above, you should cut that time in half.

Store leftover burritos in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. Wrap leftover burritos or place them in a sealable container before storing them to help keep them fresh.