$1 Budget Meals | Chipotle Copycats Meal Prep! | Frugal Family Favorites

I'm sharing our family favorite recipes inspired by Chipotle Mexican Grill. Eating at this restaurant can get expensive! Our solution is to make dishes inspired by Chipotle at home. Enjoy!
Recipes:
🌯 Chipotle Chicken
Inspired by www.culinaryhi...
Recipe makes enough for 10 pounds of protein
1 large red onion
6 cloves whole garlic
4 tbsp oil (53 grams)
2 tsp cumin (9 grams)
1 tsp black pepper (less than 1 gram)
2 tsp salt (12 grams)
2 tsp oregano (2 grams)
4 tbsp chipotle pepper puree (64 grams)
2 ounces water
🌯 Beans
1 pound of beans (black, pinto or peruano 😍)
6 cups of water
.5 onion chopped
3 cloves of minced garlic (9 grams)
1 tsp cumin (3 grams)
1 tsp salt (6 grams)
1 tsp oregano (1 gram)
.25 tsp pepper (less than 1 gram)
2 tbsp chipotle pepper puree (32 grams)
🌯 Loaded Mexican Fried Rice
1 onion chopped
3 cooked potatoes cubed (frozen cubed potato will work well)
2 cups leftover rice
2 cups drained beans
1 can stewed tomato drained
2 tbsp chipotle pepper puree (32 grams)
1 tbsp cumin (9 grams)
1 tsp paprika (2 grams)
.5 tsp pepper (less than 1 gram)
salt to taste
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[@lovealways2158]

In a KZbin world, where almost every video of a certain theme is practically a repeat of the previous videos, your videos are so authentic. They really seem to be a representation of how you live and not what someone else is doing. I'm impressed.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Wow, thank you for your very kind words! I am truly honored thank you!

[@justjosie8963]

I love how you re-utilize the disposable plastics for the raw chicken and the peppers. I didn't know that guac freezes well! Good to know. Also love your Mex fried rice idea. This is an info packed video.👍

[@aliciaryan3192]

I had no idea one could freeze guacamole, I absolutely love that idea. Greetings from South Africa

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love this. I saved about $16 today but preparring Lattes and food at home.

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

I'm so inspired by how inexpensively you feed your family. I'm going to watch this video again and again taking careful notes. Thank you!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@conniebaum8043]

Oh, so many helpful tips and ideas! You never disappoint! Thank you, Wendy! This gets 2 thumbs up for sure!

[@beccajones8134]

I cut my avocado in half then the piece that still has the pit in it cut it in half and it's a lot easier to get that seed out

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, I'll try your way next time! That pit in the video didn't want to come out 😂

[@andih5895]

I bet the plastic baby food containers with the kids, the little rectangle ones that are 4oz, would be great for freezing the guacamole, then you'd have a lid too. And luckily I have an 8 month old grandson so plenty of baby food containers I can save.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

They sound like they would be! I'd still probably put a layer on top close to the guacamole though. Any air pocket will cause the top to turn a brown color. Taste wise it'd be ok, but not visually appealing

[@andih5895]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist yeah I still planned to cover with plastic wrap/baggie

[@PegsGarden]

This recipe sounds amazing, we love Chipotle but never go there because it is really expensive and we are on a budget ,thanks for sharing♥️

[@robertaknoke3703]

My daughter has recently become vegetarian and this is one of the things she missed the most. Chipotle was her favorite. She was listening to the video across the room and is excited for me to try this with tofu. Thanks Wendy!

[@lailasiddiqui263]

Me too . We buy the raw chipotle peppers , soak them in hot water , add tamarind , salt , garlic And make it into a paste *using* a stone mortar and pestle - saw some Mexican women doing it on you tube channels. Then *use* them in everything that we *want* the chipotle flavor . *Thanks Wendy* in boosting my confidence . Most of the sauces out there have a heaping burst of corn oil , sugar and *other* preservatives . It is not worth buying them because we are paying for cheap additives and flavorings . We would rather spend the same or even less and eat the real thing. Just my 2 cents . Thanks .

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That sounds amazing and so authentic. Freshly made in the way you describe is probably out of this world and very worth it not just for the taste but health! 🙌

[@lauraskorczewski5813]

Well, here I am again saying how much I like your videos. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lifewithpatti9531]

I was just thinking the other day I wanted to make these fajita bowels at home that they make at our local Mexican restaurant. I think I will now. Great idea on the guacamole in the little containers. I love guacamole. Thanks for sharing.

[@Heelsandholster]

I prefer making my own guacamole from scratch just mashing an avocado and adding a bit of salt. Yum!

[@joycegonzales4994]

I’m always happy to see a new video from you.

[@MrKalpataru]

The second method is more authentic to cook basmati rice. Nice recipes. I tried one of your recipes of using leftover rice , liked it a lot

[@hv6386]

I love the tip of saving the chipotle peppers. I typically buy for 1 recipe and end up not being able to use the rest before it goes bad. Thank you!

[@annemiura7767]

I love your videos. 💕I farm avocados and here is my tip. You were having trouble removing the seed from the avocado half, just cut the half in two lengthwise , the seed will be easy to remove. You can still cut the avo in the shell or slice it for salads etc. Keep up the good work - there is too much waste in the world already😄. So great that you deal so graciously with a “mixed “ family, I am vegan and deal with the same thing .

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I love recreating chipotle bowls, it is so much cheaper! We usually always do steak but your chicken looked really good. I love how you made the chipotle cubes and I want to try your marinade! Good tip on washing the rice. I am lazy and use a rice cooker! 😄 The beans look yummy too. Happy Sunday to you, Wendy!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

hi Alicia! Steak will work well for sure. :) I hope you get to try it! I'd be curious to see how it aligns with WW. You and your husband are doing so well!! Happy Monday to you!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist The funny thing is I was just talking about how I would like to do Chipotle bowls again but didn't know how they would work with our points on WW. Probably not very well without some modifications! Lol

[@mellibee100]

Great video, Wendy! I always get excited when you put out a new one ;)

[@Shuggysmama]

Thanks so much, going to try this a.s.a.p. 🌹🙂🌷

[@ljc3484]

I love your ideas and I love how you recommend other people’s channels as well, it’s a very supportive & refreshing way to be in this competitive world. It’s also very friendly, just like you would recommend something cool to a friend. 💕🙂

[@amandapearl1268]

You are an angel! 😍 I made the beans with rice and added thinly sliced crisp but juicy bacon on top as a garnish 🤤 It was so wonderful!!! The taste gave me nostalgia of my host mom's cooking in Brazil 🥰 It's been years... Thank you so so much 💗💗💗

[@WilletteB]

We occasionally eat leftovers for breakfast with eggs. Some of our meals are similar to the meal in this video your son enjoys for breakfast. We can make a difference using up what we have available to us. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@morenomoms354]

We do a similar burrito! Since I’m vegetarian and my wife isn’t, we do half with meat and half without! Tasty!

[@darcyhopkins9055]

Thank you! I am so excited to make this. Delicious and frugal! Perfect.

[@kimmaried.7313]

You have such clever ideas and I’m always impressed ❣️. I have never been to Chipotle nor have I ever had anything like it. I don’t know why. It would be interesting to find out if I like this type of food. It’s looks and sounds so good that I may just give this a try, ❤️

[@ironrose888]

I love your recipes. I can’t afford to eat out and my husband and I don’t eat meat. I’m glad that you made modifications because our nephew does eat meat. I can share with him how to change things up. I may have to watch this video a couple of times. I make my basmati rice in my rice cooker and it turns out great.

[@moniquebutler8572]

I always enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.😊

[@amandapearl1268]

This channel is so brilliant and helpful 💗 I salivate every time I watch this video 🤤

[@TinRoofVintage]

Thank you so much for these recipes and tips! I love Chipotle restaurant and also the spice and peppers as well. I've followed every tip you have here and I can't wait to begin adding this to my every meals. I even purchased some basmati rice, which I've never cooked before! Thanks again!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I love it, I really hope you enjoy it!!

[@gkk2001]

I will be trying some of these dishes presented here. You have a true skill that you appear to enjoy. I would call this a win win. Low cost and great food. 👍

[@NancyLynn]

Second video of yours that I have watched....you are A-MAZING! Thank you for sharing some fab ideas with respect to recipes, food prep, freezing in cost-effective ways. This pandemic has effected so many of us and now, more than ever before, we need to 'pinch those pennies' as much as we can. New subbie. Take care and stay safe. Until next time...

[@Heelsandholster]

Yum! I had to watch this!

[@eileenlester3313]

Yum!!!!!!! Wonderful! TFS 💖💖 💖💖💖

[@mimi31268]

💜🦄 Wendy, there is no doubt about it, you are 🌟*AWESOME* 🌟 love, Tinkerbell 🧚‍♀️❤

[@stacey0654]

Great video 👍

[@jeannel1065]

I’ve never eaten at Chipotle’s, but your meals look very good. Thank for for explaining how to prep and use canned chipotles in adobo-I had an overly spicy experience with it once. I may buy a Chipotle take-out burrito to share with my husband and see if we like it. Neither of us have the cilantro gene 😉.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

The blending helps even out the spiciness so you don't bite in to a seed. Learned that the hard way 😅

[@sandratirado447]

I tried the marinade recipe with chicken and canned pinto beans. Awesome! My family loved it! Thank you for sharing.

[@GarethBretton]

omg i cant wait to give this a try! thanks for sharing this! keep the great content coming :)

[@gpquackenbos]

Wendy, thank you so much for another great video! I was going to ask how you "sealed" the apple sauce containers when freezing, but you answered my question. This will work perfectly for us this week as I prepare one-dish freezer meals to take to my in-laws (they live out in the middle of nowhere) to keep us fed after my MIL's knee replacement surgery. I'm using aluminum foil containers (I'll wash and re-use them, don't worry), but the plastic lids would take up way too much space in my freezer. Problem solved.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Thank you, sounds excellent.

[@Angel12199]

We miss you!!!❤ 🥺 Where have you been?

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I've never been to Chipotle. It looks delicious though. Be well💜

[@melindawharton2939]

All the food you made looks Yummy!!! I have never made beans in the crockpot! I am ready to learn!! Thank you, Wendy

[@SunShine-000]

Hi Wendy! I truly enjoy your cooking hacks. Just wanted to share an idea I had for keeping plastic lids from picking up strong odors or colors, like the peppers. I cut a square of parchment paper ( cereal bag would also work) to line my lids. Make it oversized so that the edges are fully shielded. My husband likes spicy pearl onions and it is impossible to get the odor out but this paper seals the jar very well.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hello! Thank you so much for that great tip! I’ll definitely be using that one 🤗🙌

[@shirleylangton7967]

Really super ideas.

[@jncchang176]

This is great! Better than some of the repeat brands and rice recipes I’ve seen on other frugal eating videos. I love Chipotle! But it can be costly. So I only go once every 6 to 8 months. I’m gonna try this. Thank you.

[@danaweber2395]

You are awesome!!!! Love , love , love your videos!!!❤️❤️🎉🎉

[@msmirandapierce]

Hey there! Great video showcasing Mexican style food. I’m of Mexican decent and really loved how you mixed and matched, and reworked your leftover ingredients. I love this about Mexican food, it’s so versatile. The ingredients can be sourced at great prices as well. Always love your videos.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Miranda! Mexican food is so versatile. With my husband and son liking it so much we eat it more than Asian cuisine these days 😅. Hope you’re doing well!!

[@stephanieL]

We don't have Chipotle restaurants here and I've never been to one but that chicken looked amazing! This video was full of great information. I had no idea that you are supposed to wash the rice first!😅 Thank you for sharing!!😊

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hope you get to try it! If you like foods a little spicy this will be good. I hope you’re doing well I haven’t seen a post from you in a while.

[@lblake5653]

As always you knocked it out the park!

[@nikkibadzik3948]

Looks delicious. I'm going to try your guacamole storing method. So smart. If you need a video idea, you really should teach us how you do your nails. They're beautiful! As always, thank you for your great content.

[@leem200]

When you soak beans and rinse it helps with the gas. Kidney beans must be soaked and pre cooked for a few minutes at a boil before hand. Has a chemical not good for you unless you cook and soak at least one hour. Pinto work well without soaking, without to much gas.

[@donnaallison7462]

Thank you for for all the great recipes & tips.

[@kimincanada7011]

New subscriber here. You make videos packed with information and terrific frugal ideas. Thanks.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

So glad you’re here. Welcome!! 💜

[@tracymorris5697]

Great recipes😁❤️

[@leekurimoto3083]

Thank you so much for this video. I look forward to trying this ASAP. 😁😁😁

[@Shuggysmama]

I learned so much from this, it is my favorite video!❤

[@carmenguerrero8679]

Great food!!

[@rubyrose2522]

Clever lady! I love it.

[@karenw1868]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing. Going to try freezing sliced cheese.

[@pj3998]

Love your cut veggies camera trick!

[@thelmaespinel8558]

Thank you so much, it was very helpful and everything looks delicious

[@videos4lccrocker]

Loved this! Looking forward to making soon!

[@anacasillas6973]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I really enjoy your videos. I love to use the chipotle peppers in adobo to make chipotle-black bean humus. I will definitely try your recipes.

[@Rivkah_of_the_Remnant]

Any link to the hummus recipe? Sounds divine!

[@deedeesmith3073]

Always inspired by your videos 🥰🥰I don’t like chipotle’s because I don’t like dark meat but son loves it and always wants to eat it when home from Alaska . I’m going to send him the recipes and also make it myself with white meat !! Can’t wait to surprise my husband also. Good job special teacher 🥰😇

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙏 so glad you can customize it to your preferences!! 💜

[@victoriabrown8474]

Great Recipe. Wowsers! the food is very cheap where you live 😁(this meal to feed 4 people in Australia would cost a minimum of $36.50, or $24.60 USD)

[@MJ-ib7iq]

Rice & beans are delicious and necessary!

[@HomeGardenNature]

Learning a lot from you. Thank you for the tips:)

[@berebs100]

Really great tips Thank you for sharing

[@saffronskies223]

This looks great. Good ideas.🙂

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Yum your recipes looks appetizing I wished I could find Cecelia’s Beans thanks for sharing

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Laura! I hope you can find them too. The brand is good but they’re just generic beans. I hope you are well and having a nice week so far!

[@pgarwood]

I’ve never considered taking the seeds out of the can’t peppers. Great idea. Also another good reason to wash rice: I’ve read that washing the rice removes most of the arsenic.

[@rhondaowens837]

Excellent video!

[@carlbelken4478]

Though Chipotle is a new thing to me, watching your video, makes it something am pretty sure my family would really like...thank you for sharing, with us all. Also, the suggestions for preparing rice, we really enjoy rice with our meals, but is something, I struggle to cook, but my husband and son, don't complain. Please, would like to ask you, if you use a particular label maker for your spice jars, they look so nice, and since I reuse the glass ones when I can, your labels would look more uniform, adhered to the reused bottles. I really look forward to your videos, you always share such great info., Thank you a Million, and God Bless You and Yours. Gretchen Belken :)

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm sure you hold your own on the rice front, Gretchen! For the labels I make them with a printer and tape. This is the video outlining the general process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrbZHxqfrplpKs. For making the ones for the spice jar, I used Word to make sure the labels were the right width. Good luck and if there is anything I can clarify for you let me know!

[@carlbelken4478]

Wendy, Thank you so, for sharing how you make your labels...am so happy, to know this! Though am not computer savvy, know our son, can help with this, and also, thank you for sharing the labels you have made. Have learned so much from you, would like share a quick fruit salad recipe, and hope you and yours enjoy it. Pop into your refrigerator, to till contents are cold, a can of cherry pie filling and a can of crushed pineapple. In a mixing bowl, with a spatula, place thick pie filling into bowl, then carefully pour approx. half the can of crushed pineapple (with it's juice)into the pie filling can (so you get all it's contents out, by stirring with your spatula), repeat with remaining can contents, and gently mix, till well blended. Add approx. half a bag of miniature marshmallows and approx. 6 sliced bananas, and mix till all is well coated...keep refrigerated till ready to serve. Also, is a big hit, at family get - togethers and such. If am serving it at home, in small bowls, will not mix in the bananas when making the salad, but will slice a banana, on top of individual servings. God Bless. Gretchen B. :)

[@janette9872]

Wendy can I join your family? Adopt me! 😂😂😂 JK of course! I just love your ideas so much.

[@berlygirl123]

I'm new to your channel and love it! Do you garden?

[@deniseg9939]

Beautiful video, thank you. How'd you get your onion all diced up after smashing it against the counter?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

😂 I was just playing around with editing. I actually had to dice it. I wish there were a faster way!!

[@deniseg9939]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Me too, lol. I thought I'd ask just in case there was a trick I was missing, but I was pretty sure it was trick photography, which was very cool, btw.

[@embooth7106]

We love that last recipe but add green or hatch chiles to it.

[@embooth7106]

You can also do it with eggs instead of soup tomatoes for a great easy breakfast

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Great ideas, thank you so much!!

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

Who you callin a Limey? (Just kidding) Thanks for the tips in the video.

[@christinaj8368]

cool

[@cathyxox3999]

Where did you find your beans? What are they called?

[@cathyxox3999]

Tkx for tips. Do you use the instant pot? If so can you share some tips?

[@tomjones2157]

Here in New Zealand, that single lime used to decorate would blow the budget. They cost over a $1each!

[@rheamorales1329]

Maybe decorate with a slice of any other citrus or some berries in season?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Sorry to hear! I know prices are so variable. Are they always imported?

[@magomago7819]

The soaking of the beans helps with gas issues, you fart less.

[@joleneschmidt6092]

How many ounces was the canned chipotles you used in this video?

[@meizheng8914]

Please where buy you Chipotle pepper pure or how to make

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

hey Wendy, I've been trying to catch the kind of beans your family likes? Never heard of that kind. Can you tell me what they are? You've referred to them in a few videos and I would like to try them. 🙂

[@catladyallday5884]

ZSisterhood peruano beans

[@catladyallday5884]

Also known as canary brand I think

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

Cat Lady All Day thank you!

[@BrendaDomingo-xe3is]

The only thing I wouldn’t freeze or use can would be beans . After 3 days of being cooked they turn into glucose aka sugar . Look it up .

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you! I don’t normally freeze beans. They’re usually so quick to make up and it’s rare that one pot will last us more than 3 days these days 😂

[@BrendaDomingo-xe3is]

The Frugal Minimalist good I’m glad . Beans can be so super healthy yet unhealthy .

[@rumpanuthabetha]

can't find peroana beans any where in Pennsylvania. is it the same as cannellini beans?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

No, the peruano beans are not the same as cannellini. The ones I use also go by "mayocoba" or "canary". If you cannot find them, pinto beans are very similar. Good luck!

[@frugalhippie8430]

Tried making the guacamole froze it and then left it in fridge to thaw out during the day and while it tasted fine it turned that awful color what did I do wrong ? Do you have to take it from freezer to table ?

[@rheamorales1329]

The plastic to cover and use of lime juice could help it to not brown.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm thinking it could be the covering. I notice that if there are ANY air pockets on the top covering, the browning will happen quickly.

[@gwenroireau6203]

Are those Mayacoba beans from Peru?

[@gwenroireau6203]

Also called Canary beans

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes they are from Peru!

[@maryburt3114]

the reason for soaking beans is because all beans have an ingredient that makes it imposible for the human body to digest and use the vitamins and minerals in the bean, when soaked that ingredient is removed. Do your family a favor and soak the beans. Your family may not notice any change in their body now from eating beans that have not been soaked but dowb=n the line they will pay for you not doing it.

[@nicidevine6670]

Old video

[@lenmil8421]

Frugal minimalist using a 300$ knife. How frugal.

[@tomjones2157]

You MUST soak beans then throw away the soak water! Its not to reduce cooking time, but to reduce phytic acid, a toxic phyto chemical that is anti-nutrient. Eating unsoaked beans prevents your gut properly absorbing iron and zinc. Which at the least shows in peoples hair and skin, but leads to other serious health problems. Please look this up as you are influencing alot of people. From your first video I guessed you were a vegan or vegetarian who eats unsoaked beans because of your thinning hairline and prematurely aged skin. Also, eating unsoaked beans creates lots of intestinal smelly gas. I have had many vegan and vegetarian room mates and they all smelt really bad and had bad hair and skin! Please Note: I'm not getting personal, I have been vegan/vege myself at different times. vegetariancrew.com/why-soak-beans-before-cooking

[@maryc.mcfall4222]

Just curious do you know how old she is to make comment about her having prematurely aged skin?

[@rheamorales1329]

My skin has never been clearer, and my hair literally grows long enough to touch my thighs as a vegan. There are folks who eat plant based and don't wear sunscreen, this likely is the cause of their skin aging prematurely. I also like to make beans using the instant pot.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for the education!