Jul 14 2026
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Carnitas Burrito Recipe

Inspired by Santa Fe Mexican Grill - Wilmington
Time50m
Serves4

red rice, charro beans, tomato, red cabbage, mixed cheese, pickled jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, salsa verde, crema

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Ingredients

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Red Rice

Charro Beans

Burrito Assembly

Method

Red Rice Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Add the Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Charro Beans Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pan, add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft. Then add diced jalapeño and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 5

    Combine Beans and Season

    Add the canned pinto beans (with liquid) and water to the pan. Stir in the cooked bacon, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Burrito Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare Tortillas

    Warm the large flour tortillas in a skillet until pliable.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burrito

    On each tortilla, layer the red rice, charro beans, diced tomato, shredded red cabbage, mixed cheese, pickled jalapeños, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 8

    Add Salsas

    Drizzle with salsa verde and crema according to taste.

  4. 9

    Wrap It Up

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.

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