The Ultimate Street-Style BBQ Burrito

The Ultimate Street-Style BBQ Burrito

The Ultimate Street-Style BBQ Burrito is a mouthwatering fusion of Tex-Mex and American cuisine that brings the energy of a street food market right to your kitchen. This copycat recipe is perfect for a festive dinner or family gathering, with its enticing combination of smoky flavors, rich textures, and vibrant colors.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion

Allergens

Milk (in the cheese)

Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked carnitas or pulled pork
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup black beans, cooked and warmed
  • 1 cup corn salsa
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. Place the tortillas on the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for 30 seconds per side until they are slightly charred and warm. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the cooked carnitas or pulled pork with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. To assemble the burritos, place a tortilla on a flat surface, add a generous layer of carnitas or pulled pork, followed by black beans, corn salsa, cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, and cilantro leaves.
  5. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up like a burrito. Place seam side down on the grill or grill pan for 1 minute to lightly sear the exterior. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse even more flavors into this dish, marinate your carnitas or pulled pork overnight in a smoky BBQ sauce.

Notes

This recipe is a tribute to the famous street-style BBQ burritos found at various food festivals and markets. Feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

Cultural or Historical Background

Street-style BBQ burritos have roots in Tex-Mex cuisine and are often found at street food vendors and festivals across the United States.