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How to Make Easy Mexican Pork Burritos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner idea? Look no further than our recipe for Easy Mexican Pork Burritos! Bursting with flavor and packed with protein, these burritos are sure to satisfy your hunger and leave you craving more. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests, these burritos are a crowd-pleaser and are simple to make. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just getting started in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying me...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork butt roast with bone
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, or to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 20 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 20 burritos

  • Place pork roast, onion, and garlic into a large pot. Sprinkle one package taco seasoning over top and add enough water to cover roast. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until meat is tender and can be pulled apart with a fork, 2 to 3 hours. Check water level every 45 minutes, adding more as needed. Carefully transfer roast to a cutting board. Discard vegetables, but reserve about 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • Shred pork with a fork, discarding any excess fat. Place pork into a mixing bowl with refried beans, tomatoes, refried beans, chiles, and remaining taco seasoning. Mix until well combined, adding reserved cooking liquid if mixture is too dry.
  • Spread pork mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Fold the bottom and top edges of each tortilla over the filling, then roll from one side to form a burrito.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two burritos into the hot oil with the seams facing down. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes. flip and repeat on the other side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Continue to fry remaining burritos in batches of two.

    • Nutrition

    832 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 1747mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 367mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 884mg

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