Homemade Burritos - Pork & Black Bean Burrito Recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.

Add 1 pound of cubed pork loin and brown for about 3 minutes without any seasonings.

Add in 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 whole yellow onion, and 1 tablespoon of garlic once the pork is browned.

Cook until the vegetables are translucent.

Pour in 12 ounces of beer, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes with green chilies, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of oregano, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.

Cover and let simmer for 1 hour until the meat is fork tender.

After 1 hour, add in 1 can of black beans (with juice) and 1/2 cup of uncooked rice. Stir and cover.

Let it cook for another 20 minutes.

Once the rice is almost done, add in 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese and stir.

Wrap the burritos with the filling and serve.

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