Chipotle’s guacamole has always held something of a cult-like status among fans of the Mexican burrito chain due in large part to the fact that — yeah, we know! — guac is extra.
While many copycat recipes have littered the internet for years, in April of 2020, the chain's culinary director took to Instagram to show the world exactly how the restaurant's signature creamy dip is made.
Chad Brauze, an executive chef for Chipotle, posted a video to chain's official Instagram account in which he shares the chain's signature guacamole recipe and provides a very thorough demonstration on how to do it. The recipe is simple and basic, which is probably why so many find it irresistible.
Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt.
One surprising pro tip to achieving that extra-smooth consistency with a few delightful chunks? Brauze uses a large metal whisk, instead of a fork or spoon, to help break up the avocado halves.
Chipotle Guac Recipe, a thread
Ingredients: 2 ripe Hass avocados 2 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped) 1/4 cup red onion (diced) 1/2 jalapeño including seeds (diced) 1/4 tsp kosher salt
This isn't the first time the chain has shared the ingredients in its guac, but it is the first time the chain has posted a video tutorial showcasing how to make it. The demo is very in tune with the self-quarantine era, in which many chefs, celebrities and wannabe chefs, are taking to social media to share what they've been cooking at home.
The guacamole tutorial comes just days after it was announced that Chipotle agreed to pay a $25 million settlement to victims of the norovirus outbreaks which sickened more than 1,100 customers from 2015 to 2018. The chain says it has since adopted safer food handling practices.
But now, hardcore Chipotle fans won't even have to head to the Mexican grill chain to get a taste of their favorite guacamole.
Chipotle's Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
2 ripe Hass avocados
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, diced,
1/2 jalapeño (including seeds), diced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
Cut the avocados in half and remove pits carefully.
Scoop the avocados into a bowl.
Toss and coat with lime juice.
Add the salt and mash until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix.
Taste the guac and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
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The recipe is simple and basic, which is probably why so many find it irresistible. Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt.
“Each panned guac gets sealed airtight with Saran Wrap,” he said. “Then it gets lidded, labeled and stored for later use. This process ensures freshness and prevents browning,” he continued.
Offer valid July 31, 2023 only, for free small side or entrée topping of guacamole with a regular-priced entrée purchase by a Chipotle Rewards member; redemption requires use at time of order of promo code AVO2023.
Based on my experience, Chipotle's guacamole flavor comes from the lime juice, red onion, and salt. These are the key flavors that stick out immediately with every bite.
Chipotle is now marinating chopped onions, jalapenos, and cilantro in citrus juice when it makes salsas and guacamole. "This process brings out more flavor from these ingredients and adds another measure of food safety," Chipotle co-CEO Monty Moran said on an earnings call.
Made in-house, the vegan-certified meat option was made with a base of pea protein that was flavored with ancho chilies and chipotle peppers, tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika, and extra virgin olive oil.
Known in Mexico as "fake guacamole", guacachile is a silky, delicious sauce made with just four ingredients – not including avocados. Can diners tell the difference? Maybe it's time to cut back on the guacamole and try something different this Cinco de Mayo.
We use only Hass avocados because they're the creamiest, most delicious of all avocado varieties. They're dark green and bumpy on the outside and velvety smooth on the inside, with a high fat content - but the good kind (whew). Every morning we mash the avocados by hand and make batches of guac from scratch.
As long as your fresh guacamole has been refrigerated, then you should be able to consume it for the next few days. If you're not able to follow our tips above for preserving your guacamole and don't want to eat the oxidized layer of brown guacamole, simply scrape it from the rest of your guacamole and continue eating.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a publicly traded company, meaning its shareholders own it. The largest shareholders of Chipotle are investment companies, including The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation.
The Mexican-inspired chain tacks on an extra $2.65 to add a blob of the sacred stuff to your bowl or burrito, but if you're going to make the trek through the assembly line, you might as well order it. If you're only eating guacamole when you go to Chipotle, though, you're seriously missing out.
Valid for one free topping or regular side of guac with a purchase of $5.00 or more on orders placed and fulfilled in-restaurant or via the Chipotle mobile app or Chipotle website from participating Chipotle restaurants in the United States and Canada.
"The flesh of the avocado oxidizes quickly — much like a cut apple — which changes the color. The addition of citric acid, like from lime juice in your guac can help delay this process but will not completely prevent it," she says.
Make your guacamole, then place any uneaten dip in a resealable container. Place a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the dip, lightly pressing all over to make sure the plastic is directly in contact with the entire surface of the dip. Store the guacamole in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Each of Chipotle's 2,200-plus restaurants goes through approximately five cases of avocados a day, amounting to about 45,000 pounds of avocados in each restaurant annually. The company sources avocados exclusively from Mexico in certain months to ensure the taste and quality of its guacamole is the absolute best.
How Chipotle's Autocado works. To prepare avocados using the Autocado, Chipotle employees load up the device with a full case of the ripe fruit. The Autocado can hold up to 25 pounds at one time. Then, the machine vertically orients the avocados, slices them in half and removes their cores and skin.
An exception to the low-fat rule is guacamole. “Guac has some plant-based saturated fat but mostly contains monounsaturated fats (similar to olives and olive oil), which are heart-healthy fats,” Leonard says. Even so, keep a close eye on the amount of guacamole on your burrito bowl and don't ask for extra.
Each of Chipotle's 2,000-plus restaurants goes through approximately five cases of avocados a day, amounting to more than 44,000 pounds of avocados in each restaurant annually.
Last year the company served more than 43 million pounds of avocados from Mexico ; the company sources exclusively from Mexico in certain months to ensure the taste and quality of its guacamole is the absolute best. Chipotle also buys avocados from California , Chile and Peru based on peak growing seasons.
Chipotle's guacamole might look fairly unhealthy due to its high fat content, but this is one of those rare cases where a food is actually healthier than its raw nutrition facts. Avocados are the main ingredient in guacamole, and they're packed with antioxidants, fiber and healthy monounsaturated fat.
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The company is now upcycling leftover pits from select restaurants to create several natural avo dyed goods. An ink is created when the pits are simmered in water, creating a sustainable, plant-based dye varying in color, that ultimately results in customized apparel and accessories for the brand.
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