Burrito bowls for a family of 4 costs $50? Might as well just order Chipotle next time, right?

[Anonymous]

While I agree that the fat component of Chipotle is higher than whatever the OP made the ingredients might actually be better than at whole foods. A big buyer has more options at a cheaper cost.

I agree with OP. Home cooking takes a ton of time and isn't better than restaurant food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While I agree that the fat component of Chipotle is higher than whatever the OP made the ingredients might actually be better than at whole foods. A big buyer has more options at a cheaper cost.

I agree with OP. Home cooking takes a ton of time and isn't better than restaurant food.

This is because you’re not a good cook.

[Anonymous]

I made Chipotle bowls for DD's birthday, and it was DEFINITELY less expensive than ordering from Chipotle, and tasted better. The teens absolutely devoured it. It was not quick, however, and I did a bunch of prep the night before, including making the beans (from dried; it was amazing, and if it didn't have unpleasant side effects, I would've eaten the whole lot). Planning to do it again when I have family over next time.

The recipes for chicken, rice, and salsa were from here:

https://www.fromvalerieskitchen.com/copycat-chipotle-burrito-bowl-recipe/

This was the beans recipe:
https://www.culinaryhill.com/chipotle-black-beans-copycat/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a Dr of Dietetics. Your version had a lot less sodium, so I call that a win.

Chipotle and places like it like to disguise their food as healthy alternatives, but their options often include more sodium than Big Macs.

-signed a big hater of Chipotle, Panera, and Cava

Let's leave my Cava out of this list.

Cava is nasty!

Why do people say things like this? Apparently lots of people like it, even if you don't. The food is healthy. You not liking it does not make it "nasty."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Kids love Chipotle so I figured I could easily whip up burrito bowls last night. Family of 4. Steak and chicken. Whole Foods guac. Good salsas. Corn. Rice. Beans. Herbs and spices. Cheese, which I shredded. Onions and peppers. Leafy lettuce. It was over $50, took me well over an hour to prep and cook everything, tons of cleanup, and tasted fine but nothing special. Everyone finished their plates but no rave reviews.

Chipotle is $9-12 per person. And the kids and my husband would prefer it over what I served. Did I do something wrong or does everyone sort of know this and when the family craves burritos or burrito bowls you all order out?

shops THE MOST expensive grocery store for premium ingredients and compares against the cost of low quality fast food ingredients and becomes shocked. 🤣

Honey, you need to learn how to shop.

Again, we realize that you get some kind of weird kick from criticizing American food, but why do you think Chipotle uses low quality food? What is your evidence? Since the entire brand is based on using "real food". Really, give us your evidence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While I agree that the fat component of Chipotle is higher than whatever the OP made the ingredients might actually be better than at whole foods. A big buyer has more options at a cheaper cost.

I agree with OP. Home cooking takes a ton of time and isn't better than restaurant food.

… because you don’t know how to cook.