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Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pulled Pork
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce or salsa (optional for extra flavor)
  • For the Burrito Bowls
  • 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or roasted)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • ½ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
  • ¼ cup sour cream or lime crema
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: pickled jalapeños, salsa, hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Pork : Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Rub the pork shoulder with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place pork on top of the onions. Pour in the chicken broth and add BBQ sauce or salsa if using.
  • Step 2: Cook the Pork : Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5–6 hours until tender. Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot): Cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes, then allow natural release for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3: Shred the Pork : Remove the pork from the pot and shred using two forks. Mix the shredded pork with some of the cooking juices for extra moisture and flavor.
  • Step 4: Prepare the Bowl Ingredients : Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork. Prep toppings: slice tomatoes, chop lettuce, rinse beans, warm corn. Stir together sour cream with lime juice for a simple lime crema if desired.
  • Step 5: Assemble the Bowls : Add a generous scoop of rice to the bottom of each bowl. Top with pulled pork. Arrange black beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese around the pork. Add guacamole and drizzle lime crema on top. Finish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.