Mexican Burrito Bowl Recipes

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, rice and juice from the 2 limes.
• Bring rice mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• While the rice is cooking, chop the onion and the garlic.
• In another saucepan, melt the butter.
• Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
• Add the canned tomatoes, white wine and beans.
• Simmer until most of the moisture boils off.
• If including meat, dice up some grilled chicken or pork or steak.
• To serve start with rice in bowl.
• Top with bean/tomato mixture.
• Top with meat if using and cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, etc.
• Eat with chips.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the rice with the cilantro and the orange zest. Divide the rice evenly among 4 individual serving bowls. Top with the black beans and half of the pico de gallo. Add warm carnitas and top with the rest of the pico de gallo. Sprinkle on the cheese, and spoon a dollop of the sour cream on top. Finish with the chopped green onions.
• In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt with the pinch of sugar. In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes gently with the salt mixture. Add onion and jalapeno and combine. Place the avocado on top of the tomato mixture and squeeze with lime juice to coat the avocado. Sprinkle on the cilantro, and stir to combine. Serve.
• Rinse and dry the pork shoulder. Salt and pepper liberally. Mix the oregano and the cumin with olive oil and rub all over pork. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Squeeze over the juice of the orange and add the two halves. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours. Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling apart with a fork. In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the oil and fry until crusty on one side. Serve.

Steps:

• Heat oil n a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir fajita seasoning into ground beef until evenly coated.
• Mix pinto beans, salsa, and brown rice into ground beef mixture; top with Mexican cheese blend.