Burrito Bowl (like Chipotle's)

I love the burrito bowl at Chipotle Grill and order it every time I go there. Which isn't often enough. Tonight I was thinking about Chipotle Grill and decided to make my own burrito bowl. This wasn't exactly like Chipotle's but it was similar and really good.

This will serve 2 people, with a little meat and rice leftover. Maybe.

2/3 C rice

1 1/3 C water

1.5 pounds hamburger, browned and drained

The juice of one small lime (about 1.5 Tbsp.)

1/2 head of lettuce, shredded

A handful of chopped cilantro, or if you have the frozen kind - 6 cubes*

1 packet taco seasoning

1 can of beans (kidney, black or refried.) Tonight I used kidney.

Tomato, onion and cheese for topping at the table

Sour cream, thousand island and hot sauce (all optional) at the table

*If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, in the freezer section they have frozen cubes of cilantro, as well as garlic and other things. These work great for this type of meal.

Start browning your hamburger in a skillet over medium heat. Then put the rice and water in a small pot over high heat. As soon as the rice water starts to boil, put a lid on it and turn it down to low. Set a timer for 18 minutes.

Drain the hamburger when it is done browning, and then add a packet of taco seasoning. Add just a little water and stir the seasoning into the meat. Let it simmer on low. If you chose black beans or kidney beans, you can add them to the meat now.

When the timer for the rice goes off, fluff the rice with a fork, then add the cilantro and the lime juice. Stir to mix completely and let it remain on low heat for 2 more minutes.

On a plate or a large-ish bowl, add the lettuce, rice, meat & beans, and then your toppings.