Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style
Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style feature tender, seasoned shredded pork wrapped with creamy refried beans, melty Cheddar, and a touch of tomatoes and green chiles for gentle heat. The filling is rich and savory with classic taco-spice aroma, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them soft or give them a quick pan-fry for a lightly crisped exterior and extra texture.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the pork roast, the onion, and the garlic in a large pot. Sprinkle one package of taco seasoning over the top and add enough water to cover the roast. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the meat is tender and can be pulled apart with a fork, 2 to 3 hours. Check the water level every 45 minutes, adding more as needed. Carefully move the roast to a cutting board. Discard the vegetables, but reserve about 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- 2
Shred the pork with a fork, discarding any excess fat. Place the pork in a mixing bowl with the refried beans, the tomatoes, the refried beans, the chiles, and the remaining taco seasoning. Mix until well combined, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the mixture is too dry.
- 3
Spread the pork mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese. Fold the bottom and top edges of each tortilla over the filling, then roll from one side to form a burrito.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two burritos in the hot oil with the seams facing down. Fry until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side the same way. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Continue frying the remaining burritos in batches of two.
- Calories 921.48 kcal High 46%
- Protein 40.12 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 84.04 g 31%
- Total Fat 45.02 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 14.37 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.65 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1568.53 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 6.13 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.25 g --
- Added Sugars 2.95 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 476.5 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 7.05 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 560.45 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 57.8 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 18.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican Style is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 921.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style?
- It is a Tex-Mex burrito recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes, Flour Tortilla, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 921.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style healthy?
- Simple Pork Burritos, Mexican-Style has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 921.48 calories and 40.12 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1568.53 mg (68% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.37 g (72% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.95 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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