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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
Carnitas Burrito Bowl
satisfyingcasualmexicanporktendercreamyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm carnitas in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into bite-sized pieces, ~4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Divide rice between two bowls; top each with warm carnitas and black beans.

  3. Step 3

    Add sliced bell pepper, cheese, cilantro, and salsa to each bowl.

  4. Step 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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