Albondigas burrito bowls are loaded with delicious vegetables and Mexican meatballs. A hearty meal that comes together in minutes!
So you've made all of those Mexican meatballs, here's what to do with them. Well, some of them anyway. Make Albondigas Burrito Bowls!
When I see the word 'Albondigas', I usually think of Albondigas Soup. It is a favorite soup of mine, but it's fun to try something new.
With some of the leftover meatballs, I threw together these burrito bowls. They were so good and took very little time to assemble. If you have a rice cooker with a timer, set your rice to be done at meal time. Once the rice is done, you'll be sitting down to eat in about 15 minutes.
Albondigas Burrito Bowls
An easy weeknight dinner of dressed up leftovers.
Ingredients
- ½ recipe Mexican Meatballs
- 4 cups hot cooked rice
- 2 small avocados peeled, seeded and cubed
- 24 grape tomatoes halved
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- sour cream optional
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
Mexican Meatballs
- Start by making Mexican Meatballs for dinner one night and save out ½ of the recipe to make these burrito bowls.
Albondigas Burrito Bowls
- Add ½ recipe of Mexican Meatballs (above) to a small saucepan; cook and stir until heated through.
- Divide hot rice and Mexican Meatball mixture between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with ¼ of remaining ingredients. Serve.
Notes
Cook time does not include time to cook rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 1054mgPotassium: 1752mgFiber: 14gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1544IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 7mg
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What a great way to use the meatballs! I love burrito bowls and wish I had this for lunch today!
I wish I could make it for your lunch, Ashley! Then we could chat... 😉
This is my kind of comfort meal.
Thanks, Jennifer! Me too!
I was sure this was going to be a soup. I love that too but this is over the top! I'd add some sour cream and chopped spring onions on top but that's me. I can't leave anything alone.
I agree, Maureen. Truth be told, I did add sour cream, but I liked the photo without it better. 😉
Great idea, Marissa! I think I might throw some Greek yoghurt or sour cream over this, too .. mmm, delicious!
I like the way you think, Helen! 🙂
Marissa, aren't leftovers glorious?!!! especially when you make burrito bowls like this!!! delicious!!! Happy weekend, friend!
Absolutely! When I'm really busy, it makes my day to know that I have an easy dinner just waiting in the fridge to throw together. You too, Alice! xo
See me over there nodding my head yes? I'm a huge meatball fan! 😀
I thought that was you, Lorraine! 😉
No more Chipotle for a while, as long as I can make these! These bowls look amazing and so healthy 🙂
Love it!
These bowls look fresh and delicious! Definitely making both - the meat balls and burrito bowls! Awesome recipe!
Thank you, Mira!
This is such a creative way to use up leftovers Marissa. Looks and sounds so flavoursome and delicious too!
Thanks, Thalia. 🙂
These were so gorgeous - saw them on Foodgawker and I had to pin!
Aww, thanks Kristi!
Seriously, WOW! This dish looks and sounds amazing! I just love all of the flavors and colors you've got going on here. What a great way to incorporate leftovers!
Thanks, Kathleen. Definitely makes for an easy dinner (or lunch!).
Balls in Bowls - LOVE it, Marissa!
haha! Thanks, Shashi...
I love recipe posts utilizing GOOD leftovers. Looks delicious Marissa!
Thanks, Kevin!
What a terrific idea! I need to add both recipes to my menu ASAP 🙂
Thank you!
Meatball and avocado are my favorite things! The burrito bowl is a great idea, simple, delicious and healthy. Love the hot sauce and sour cream on top. Pinning!
Thank you, Maggie! 🙂
perfect way to repurpose those leftovers!!
Definitely! 🙂
You rock Marissa. Burrito bowls made with meatballs? So unique but guaranteed tastiness. YES from me!
Thank you, Nagi!