Easy Carnitas

Per serving

423.1kcal
13гProteins
8.8гFats
72.7гCarbs

I made up this recipe for Pork Carnitas using leftover shredded pork. It was fast to make and tasted great - as good as any burrito restaurant.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • cups cooked shredded pork2
  • cups chicken broth2
  • cups cooked brown rice2
  • minced garlic cloves2
  • ounces chopped green chilies4
  • teaspoons cumin2
  • teaspoons chili powder2
  • dash pepper1
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)1
  • tortillas5 -6
  • salad greens
  • chopped tomato
  • salsa
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • guacamole

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Reheat cooked rice with 1 cup of chicken broth. Simmer rice until all liquid is absorbed.

  2. 2

    Cook shredded pork in pan with remaining chicken broth, garlic, green chilis, cumin, chili powder, pepper and red pepper (optional) for 15 - 20 minutes. Can add additional chicken broth if needed.

  3. 3

    Serve pork and rice with tortillas and top as you like with other ingredients.

Source: food.com
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