Saucy Turkey Burrito Bowls
with Cilantro Citrus Rice, Charred Poblano, Salsa Fresca & Smoky Crema
- Milk
Bowls are way past “having a moment.” They’ve become a pillar of our lunches and dinners. Why? It’s simple: everything’s better in a bowl! (Nice knowing you, plates.) But seriously, the customizable combo of carbs, protein, veggies, and a drizzle of delicious sauce cannot be denied. True to form, this Tex-Mex rendition is fully loaded. Steamy cilantro-citrus rice is topped with saucy spiced ground pork, charred poblano and onion, salsa fresca, and smoky red pepper crema. Who needs the tortilla when you’ve got all that?
Ingredients
10 ounce
Ground Turkey
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Lemon
2 tablespoon
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Long Green Pepper
1 unit
Tomato
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
¼ ounce
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. • Finely dice tomato. Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch-thick wedges; mince one wedge until you have 1 TBSP (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Zest and quarter lemon. Core, deseed, and dice poblano into ½-inch pieces. Mince cilantro.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato, minced onion, and a big squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt. • Add smoky red pepper crema to a separate small bowl. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan (use a large pan for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add poblano and onion wedges. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, 7-9 minutes. • Transfer to a plate.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add pork* and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 4-6 minutes. • Stir in Tex-Mex paste and ¼ cup water (1/3 cup for 4 servings) until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is saucy and pork is cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.
Simply cook through this step as instructed, swapping in turkey for pork.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lemon zest and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) for extra richness. • Divide rice between bowls and top with veggies, pork, salsa, crema, remaining cilantro, and any remaining sauce from pan. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The Tex-Mex paste and smoky crema deliver bold, well-balanced flavor; some found the dish a bit dry or mild, while others felt the spice level was quite high 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to pull together on a weeknight, though a few noted the prep felt longer than expected once all the chopping was done.
- Suggestions: Add a splash of water when stirring in the Tex-Mex paste to keep the meat saucy and tender; stir in black beans, corn, or avocado for extra substance. Use lime instead of lemon for a more traditional Tex-Mex flavor.
- Portions: The rice portion runs small — consider cooking an extra quarter-cup per serving, or doubling the rice for a family of four.
- Protein: Ground turkey works well as a lighter swap, though some preferred the richer flavor of pork; if using turkey, season generously to avoid a bland result.
Reviews from our home cooks
Easy to make, great flavor, not too spicy, great for lunch, good amount of rice!
A little spice and lots of nutrition. So many flavors. I love rice bowls.
Really liked this bowl. And easy to make it. Plus it presented very nicely in a bowl.
There was more preparation for this meal than most we have tried but believe me when I say it was worth all the additional preparation absolutely outstanding one of our favorites for sure!
This was savory with just a bit of spice. The tang from the hint of lime was great.
This was delicious. Was a little iffy about the Tex-mex sauce, but it was not too bad. Definitely not as spicy as I expected, added more spice. Switched out the ground pork for ground turkey. Perfect portions for two servings.
The flavors were great in this meal. I love the tex mex paste and smoky crema. In my opinion, I think you should serve poblano vs long green pepper with meals like this. The poblano has a milder flavor and doesn't overpower the dish. Plus, the kids will eat them.
I love this meal but it's a bit dry. With the amount of rice there is, there's not enough tex mex sauce or the crema. Also please give the option for getting extra sauces with orders.
So easy to make. I added pineapple to the salsa. It would have been nice to have more tomato and more cilantro.
We love the bowl options but wish cauliflower rice was a regular option.
