Easy Mexican Pork Burritos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Easy Mexican Pork Burritos Recipe). Pork butt roast and taco or burrito seasoning are a combination to die for! This recipe originally came from my Aunt Pennie. I've tweaked it to our liking though. My whole family loves these! When we have friends over for dinner, this is the perfect meal to prepare. I usually make about 20-24 burritos from one batch of filling. Serve with lettuce, tomato, green onion, sour cream, salsa, avocado, black olives, and Cheddar cheese, if desired.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 3hrs

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Easy Mexican Pork Burritos Recipe

Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast

1 onion

sliced

6 cloves garlic

chopped

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

6 cups water

or as needed to cover

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles

or to taste

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

20 (10 inch) flour tortillas

¼ cup vegetable oil

divided

Easy Caramelized Onion Pork Chops

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring pork shoulder roast onion garlic and 1 package taco seasoning to a boil in a large pot with enough water to cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender and no longer pink in the center 2 to 3 hours. Check water level every 45 minutes adding more as needed. Reserve about 1 cup cooking liquid.

Step 2

Shred pork with a fork discarding excess fat and bone. Stir in tomatoes refried beans green chiles and remaining package of taco seasoning. If the mixture is too dry add reserved cooking liquid.

Step 3

Spread pork mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Fold bottom and top edges of each tortilla over filling; roll sides up to enclose filling completely.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil a large skillet over medium heat; fry burritos in batches seam sides down until tortillas are golden about 2 minutes per side. Drain fried burritos on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutritional Information

Easy Mexican Pork Burritos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 461.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.9g 40%

Carbohydrates: 43.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 22.2g 34%

Saturated Fat: 8.9g 45%

Cholesterol: 52.1mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 435.2IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.8mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 82.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 276.8mg 28%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 36mg 13%

Potassium: 335.4mg 9%

Sodium: 1028.2mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 200.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.