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Burrito Bowl with Carnitas Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 180 min total

This burrito bowl features tender, citrusy carnitas over cilantro-lime rice, topped with black beans, corn salsa, and creamy avocado for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Season pork chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown pork in batches, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, and chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits. Return pork to pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until pork is tender.
3. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until liquid reduces and pork begins to crisp, about 10 minutes. Shred pork with two forks.
4. Meanwhile, rinse rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice.
5. In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt.
6. To assemble bowls, divide rice among bowls. Top with carnitas, black bean-corn mixture, avocado slices, sour cream, and salsa.

Tips

• For extra crispy carnitas, after shredding, spread on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes.
• Store leftovers separately and assemble when ready to eat.
• Substitute chicken or beef for pork if desired.

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