Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Shredded pork carnitas over rice with black beans, peppers, and fresh toppings—a handheld bowl you can build to taste. Ready in 20 minutes using store-bought carnitas.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 38g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb carnitas (store-bought or leftover pulled pork)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (canned or cooked), warmed
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar or cotija cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¾ cup salsa (pico de gallo or mild)
Instructions
- 1
Warm carnitas in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into bite-sized pieces, ~4 minutes.
- 2
Divide rice between two bowls; top each with warm carnitas and black beans.
- 3
Add sliced bell pepper, cheese, cilantro, and salsa to each bowl.
- 4
Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- two bowls
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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