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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids love Chipotle so I figured I could easily whip up burrito bowls last night. Family of 4. [b]Steak and chicken. Whole Foods guac. Good salsas.[/b] 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?[/quote]

You had two proteins, guac from Whole Foods, and multiple salsas.  Of course that increased the expense and time.  If you want to replicate different dishes that you find in a restaurant, it's going to be expensive, and a pain.  If you do it again, use just chicken, and one salsa.  You'll likely save $15.  Plus, you'll already have the herbs and spices.

Also, if it takes you a full hour to prep and cook what you describe, you need a little more practice.  [/quote]

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