Description
This delicious Carnitas Burrito recipe features tender, flavorful carnitas wrapped in warm flour tortillas with cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, melted cheese, fresh tomato salsa, chipotle guacamole, and optional sour cream and cilantro garnish. It’s a satisfying Tex-Mex meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Burrito Ingredients
- 8 large (burrito-size) flour tortillas
- 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and warmed
- 4 cups Carnitas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups Fresh Tomato Salsa (or store-bought pico de gallo or salsa roja)
- 1 cup Chipotle Guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Fresh Tomato Salsa Ingredients
- 2 to 3 medium tomatoes (Roma or tomatoes on the vine), cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 to 3 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas: Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for 15 to 20 seconds per side until they become pliable and easy to fold without cracking.
- Assemble the burritos: Lay each warm tortilla flat and spread about ½ cup of cilantro lime rice down the center. Add ½ cup of pinto beans using a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid. Next, top with ½ cup of tender carnitas, then a generous sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese. Add a spoonful of fresh tomato salsa and chipotle guacamole. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
- Roll the burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from the bottom up to enclose all the fillings securely.
- Serve: Slice each burrito in half if desired, and serve with extra salsa on the side for added flavor.
Notes
- To make the fresh tomato salsa, combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- The carnitas can be prepared ahead or store-bought to save time.
- Use flour tortillas that are large and pliable for easy rolling.
- Customize the burrito fillings by adding or omitting sour cream and cilantro as preferred.
- Warm tortillas gently to avoid tearing when rolling.
