Sunday, October 3, 2010

Pork and Black Bean Burrito


I can not think of anyone I know who does not like a burrito. Whether stuffed with chicken, beef, pork or just beans, it is certainly one of the favorites on the menu in Mexican restaurants and taco stands. But if you don't have a great Mexican restaurant in your area, or you just want to be able to recreate one of your favorite south of the border treats at home, give a burrito a try. If you have leftover pork, (like I did after making Cuban Style Slow Roasted Mojo Pork the other night) use it but you can also substitute store bought rotisserie chicken, sliced steak from yesterday's cookout or even some seasoned and browned ground beef. If you have vegetarian friends, or you happen to be a non meat eater yourself, leave the meat out all together and stuff your burrito full of black beans or even refried beans. 

Do like I did and fill your burrito with pork, left over black beans, shredded cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeno slices, black olives, sour cream, hot sauce and salsa.  Don't limit yourself to these ideas, but feel free to experiment and use any ingredient from your refrigerator or pantry that sounds tasty.  Think outside the box and enjoy! 

4 comments:

  1. I love burritos and they are so versatile, because you can put whatever you have into them. I like them with red cabbage and black olives.

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  2. Black beans is a great alternative to rice for me, looks great

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  3. YUM! this looks like a WINNER! Can't wait to try it:)

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