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Freebirds World Burrito Carnitas Burrito in a Bowl Recipe
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Freebirds World Burrito Carnitas Burrito in a Bowl Recipe

Freebirds' Carnitas Burrito Bowl is a bold, flavor-packed feast—tender, slow-roasted pork nestled over rice and beans, loaded with your favorite toppings, and finished with smoky salsas for a customizable bite that hits all the right notes. Make our Freebirds World Burrito Carnitas Burrito in a Bowl Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Carnitas Burrito in a Bowl will taste just like Freebirds World Burrito.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Pork
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Carnitas

  • 3 pounds boneless Pork Shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • 10 ounces Chipotle Salsa
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt + more to taste
  • Water as needed

Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup White Basmati Rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • Freshly squeezed Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Cilantro
  • Kosher Salt to taste

Bowl Assembly

  • 1 cup Black Beans warmed
  • 1 cup Charred Corn Kernels warmed
  • Guacamole store bought or homemade, of choice, as desired (See Box Below for Links to Restaurant Recipes)
  • Pico de Gallo store bought or homemade, of choice, as desired (See Box Below for Links to Restaurant Recipes)
  • Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese as desired

Instructions

Carnitas

  • In a large Dutch oven, combine pork, orange juice, lime juice, chipotle salsa and salt. Add just enough water to barely cover the meat.
  • Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
  • Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, until the liquid evaporates and the pork caramelizes and turns golden brown.
  • Taste. Season with additional salt, if needed.

Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • Pour oil into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add rice and lime juice. Sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro.
  • Taste. Season with salt, to taste.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide rice evenly among four serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with equal portions of carnitas, black beans and corn.
  • Add guacamole, pico de gallo and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, to taste.
  • Serve immediately.