Smoky Pork Burrito Bowl

with Black Beans & Honey-Jalapeño Carrots

20 MIN

4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

Our Mexican spice blend stars two ways in this delicious burrito bowl: it’s cooked into our hearty base of rice and kale, then used to spice our saucy, smoky pork and black beans served on top. Spicy-sweet dressed carrots add bright, refreshing contrast to balance the rich flavors of the dish.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

800 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

1⅛ lbs Ground Pork
1 cup Jasmine Rice
1 15.5-Ounce Can Black Beans
1 bunch Kale
1 Red Onion
6 oz Carrots
4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
¾ cup Guajillo Chile Pepper Sauce
1 oz Sliced Pickled Jalapeño Pepper
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin & Dried Mexican Oregano)

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1 Make the kale rice:

Remove the honey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Separate the kale leaves from the stems; discard the stems, then roughly chop the leaves. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, half the spice blend, and 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, place the chopped kale on top of the rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 12 to 14 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

2 Prepare the remaining ingredients:

While the rice and kale cook, halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Drain and rinse the beans. If necessary, grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater.

3 Cook the pork & beans:

While the rice and kale continue to cook, in a large, high-sided pan (or pot), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pork, sliced onion, and remaining spice blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Add the guajillo pepper sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter), beans, and 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until coated and the pork is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

4 Prepare & dress the carrots:

While the pork and beans cook, peel the carrots; grate on the large side of a box grater. Roughly chop the pepper. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling the pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey (kneading the packet before opening), vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the grated carrots and as much of the chopped pepper as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.