Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaBurrito Grande Recipe

Burrito Grande Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time3h
Serves4

Burrito with carnitas topped with cheese dip and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.

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Ingredients

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Burrito Filling

Method

Burrito Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    In a slow cooker, add the pork shoulder, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat with two forks and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.

Cheese Dip

  1. 4

    Make Cheese Dip

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Add diced jalapeños if desired.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 5

    Prepare Pico de Gallo

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes to develop flavors.

Sides

  1. 6

    Cook Rice

    Prepare white rice according to package instructions.

  2. 7

    Heat Beans

    In a saucepan, heat the canned black beans over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

Assemble Burrito

  1. 8

    Assemble the Burrito

    Take a large tortilla and fill it with shredded carnitas, then top with cheese dip and pico de gallo. Roll it up tightly.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the burrito with a side of rice and black beans.

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