Bean Burrito Bowl Large Family Recipe (12 servings)

24 oz. Pinto beans, canned, drained, rinsed OR 2 1/2 lbs Pinto beans, dry, cooked
¼ cup Onions, chopped
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp cumin, ground
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt

2 cups water

7 oz tomato paste, canned

12 oz Brown rice long-grain, regular, dry, parboiled

1 Tbsp Cilantro, fresh, finely, chopped

3 cups pico de gallo

4 oz Cheddar cheese, finely shredded

12 Tortilla bowls, optional

Combine beans, onions, garlic powder, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt, water, and tomato paste in a medium stock pot. Stir well. Simmer over medium heat uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Cook brown rice according to package directions Fold cilantro into rice. Set aside

Assemble in a 8-oz paper boat or tortilla bowl: First layer: Portion ½ cup rice mixture. Second layer: Portion ½ cup beans Third layer: Portion ¼ cup pico de gallo. Sprinkle with cheese on top. Makes 12 bowls.

Bean Burrito Bowl

1 lb 9 oz  Brown rice, dry, parboiled

1 ⅓ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped 

5 lb 8 oz Pinto beans, canned, low-sodium, drained, rinsed OR Pinto beans, dry, cooked 

½ cup Onions, fresh, chopped 

1 ½ tsp Garlic powder  

1 tsp Black pepper, ground    

1 ½ Tbsp Chili powder  

1 Tbsp Cumin, ground  

1 ½tsp Paprika  

1 ½tsp Onion powder  

1 tsp Salt  

14 oz OR 1 ½cups Canned tomato paste  

25 Tortilla bowls, optional

42 oz. Pico de Gallo

8 oz OR 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Make rice according to package directions. When rice is done, fold cilantro into the rice. Set aside.

Combine beans, onions, garlic powder, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt, water, and tomato paste in a medium stock pot. Stir well. Simmer over medium heat uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside

Assemble in a 8-oz tortilla boat or bowl: First layer:  ½ cup rice mixture; Second layer: ½cup beans; Third layer: ¼cup pico de gallo  Garnish each burrito bowl with 1 Tbsp of cheese.  

Makes 25 servings of 1 burrito bowl.