15 DIY Chipotle Recipes
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15 DIY Chipotle Recipes

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15 DIY Chipotle Recipes

For those of you Chipotle lovers out there, this was a particularly rough week. To soothe the sadness of having your go-to fast food spot be infected, for lack of a better term, here are some tried-and-tested copycat recipes to try at home!

1. Guacamole

Chipotle Copycat Guacamole Recipe

No need to shell out an extra $2 for a scoop of guac. Try out this take-home recipe provided by the company itself for that authentic experience.

2. Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe

The basis of all Chipotle dishes deserves a copycat recipe. Try this simple yet satisfying rice dish for all your Americanized Mexican dishes.

3. Barbacoa Beef

Tender Barbacoa Beef Recipe

Tacos, burritos, bowls -- the options are unlimited with this signature meat dish. Whether cooked in a slow cooker for authenticity or grilled for convenience, this recipe is sure to please.

4. Pico de Gallo

Fresh Pico-de-Gallo Recipe


The most refreshing and arguably health-conscience dish on the menu. Add this simple salsa to any recipe for an extra burst of flavor.

5. Grilled Peppers and Onions

Grilled to Perfection Peppers and Onions Recipe


A simple addition that adds so much to any recipe. Grilled with spices until perfectly browned, this meal can be served vegetarian style or alongside meat -- the options are endless!

6. Grilled Chicken Marinade

Grill-Approved Marinated Chicken Recipe


So simple, yet such a difference. Chicken is a pretty bland meat without some kind of flavor addition, and this marinade packs a punch.

7. Lime Tacos with Corn and Black Beans

Chipotle-Lime Seasoned Soft Taco's Recipe

Everything in this dish sounds refreshing and delicious. Cool lime marinade over corn and black bean mixture -- who wouldn't want to repeat this dish?

8. Corn Salsa

Sweet and Spicy Corn Salsa Recipe


The unsung hero of Chipotle dishes -- the corn salsa is the refreshing addition to any meal. Not only does it brighten your palette, but this side dish pairs well with spicy or sweet salsas.

9. Black Beans

Perfect Pairing Black Beans Recipe


Perfect alongside vegetarian or meat-based dishes, this bean recipe is a slight twist on regular canned beans. Add to copycat burrito bowls or inside a smothered burrito -- the possibilities are endless.

10. Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette

Sweet with a Kick Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette Recipe


As we’ve already established, Chipotle marinades and dressing are unbeatable, so give this one a shot to flavor salads or meats.

11. Cilantro-Lime Steak Marinade

Homemade Steak Burrito Bowls Recipe

The mere sound of that marinade has me inspired to do some grilling. So simple and so classic to the Chipotle franchise, this lime-based marinade pairs well with any dish it’s added to.

12. Tomatillo Hot Salsa

Top it Off Tomatillo Hot Salsa Recipe


The absolute supreme sauce to pair with any dish. That extra kick of spice to your already flavored meats and veggies. Drizzle or pour over your copycat meals for a boost of heat.

13. Pork Carnitas

Perfect Pork Carnitas Recipe


As close to authentic Mexican-American cuisine as you can get. Whether cooked in a slow cooker for supreme tenderness or grilled for a charred flavor, these pork carnitas are a perfect pair for any dish.

14. Pinto Beans

Bacon-Infused Refried Beans Recipe


I mean, it’s flavored with bacon...so just try it. If black beans aren’t your preferred side dish, then add a kick of flavor with these bacon-infused beans.

And finally, the secret we’ve all been waiting for…

15. The Burrito Formula

  • 1 large flour tortilla (at least 12 inches)
  • one heaping spoonful of cilantro lime rice (about half a cup)
  • one heaping spoonful of black beans (about half a cup)
  • one heaping spoonful of marinated grilled green pepper and onions
  • your choice of meat (about a quarter of a pound)
  • roasted-chili corn salsa (to taste)
  • any other salsa (to taste)

Thanks for reading, and Happy Non-Food Poisoning!

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