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Carnitas Burrito Bowl Recipe

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Carnitas Burrito Bowl is a hearty, flavor-packed meal featuring tender slow-cooked pork served over cilantro-lime rice with beans, fresh vegetables, and your favorite toppings. It’s perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups cooked cilantro-lime rice
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Pico de gallo (optional)
  • Salsa (optional)
  • Guacamole (optional)
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the pork with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and brown the pork on all sides.
  3. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker and add the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Shred the pork with two forks and mix it with the cooking juices.
  6. For crispy carnitas, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until the edges are browned.
  7. Warm the cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and corn.
  8. Divide the rice among serving bowls.
  9. Top each bowl with carnitas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lettuce, and cilantro.
  10. Add your favorite optional toppings and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa can be substituted for white rice.
  • Pinto beans work well in place of black beans.
  • Store the carnitas, rice, and toppings separately for the best texture.
  • Cooked carnitas freeze well for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa, or Mexican street corn for a complete meal.

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Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/carnitas-burrito-bowl-recipe/