Carne Adovada Burrito Recipe
Make Carne Adovada Burrito Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat Preparation
Burrito Assembly
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine the garlic cloves, dried red chili peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into chunks and place them in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
Burrito Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, just until pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Burritos
On each tortilla, place a generous portion of shredded carne adovada, followed by a handful of shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and slices of avocado.
- 7
Fold the Burritos
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.
- 8
Serve
Serve the burritos warm with additional sour cream or salsa on the side.
