Bunker Burrito Bowl
All the flavor of a burrito—none of the structural integrity.
When the world feels wobbly but you’re craving comfort, the Bunker Burrito Bowl delivers all the flavor of a burrito—without the stress of rolling one. Built entirely from shelf-stable pantry staples, it’s a quick, hearty recipe that also makes a perfect addition to your DIY emergency meal kit. Simple, filling, and endlessly customizable with toppings, it’s proof that survival food doesn’t have to taste like cardboard.
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Ingredients
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Cilantro lime rice (boxed, bagged, or MacGyvered yourself)
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1 can black beans (or pinto—don’t let Big Bean tell you how to live)
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1 can diced tomatoes
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1 can corn
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Optional toppings for morale:
- Shredded cheddar or powdered sour cream for topping
- Cooked ground beef (fresh or canned) swapped with beans or the more the merrier
- Salsa
- Tortilla strips
- Sliced black olives
- BBQ sauce (no, seriously—just trust us)
Apocalypse-Proof Assembly Instructions
Cook the Rice: Whip up your cilantro lime rice like a hero with seasoning and questionable lighting.
Dump & Heat: Drain and rinse beans then add 1 cup of water to reduce sodium up to 40%. From what we’ve heard – you’re salty enough. Dump into pan or pot.
Add tomatoes (don’t drain), corn (drain), and taco seasoning. (Optionally you can keep the corn and tomatoes separate and serve them on top.) Heat until it smells like a fiesta.
Add a little water if needed.
Assemble the Bowl: Scoop rice into a bowl, shovel the bean-tomato-corn mixture on top, then go wild with toppings if you got ‘em. Sour cream and cheese? Yes. Salsa? Obviously. Black olives? Ok, sure. Drizzle of BBQ sauce? You’ll thank us.
Feeds 2-3 moderately hungry, post-apocalyptic foodies.
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