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title: Saucy Pork Burrito Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/saucy-pork-burrito-bowls-60dc713b525a6b7df3072f03
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
  - No Oven
  - Calorie Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 66500
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many love the bold, authentic Tex-Mex flavors and spice level
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make with straightforward steps
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Latin%20American%20Recipes/Bowls/saucy-pork-burrito-bowls.avif"
---
@onion{1%unit}
@jasmine rice{½%cup}
@smoky red pepper crema{2%tbsp}
@long green pepper{1%unit}
@ground pork{10%oz}
@tomato{1%unit}
@lime{1%unit}
@tex-mex paste{1%tbsp}
@cilantro{2%tbsp}
@cooking oil{2%tbsp}

In a #small pot{}, combine jasmine rice, ¾ cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Wash and dry all produce. Finely dice tomato. Halve, peel, and cut half the onion into ½-inch-thick wedges. Mince one wedge until you have 1 TBSP. Zest and quarter lime. Core, deseed, and dice long green pepper into ½-inch pieces. Mince cilantro.

In a #small bowl{}, combine tomato, minced onion, and a big squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt. Add smoky red pepper crema to a separate small bowl. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add long green pepper and onion wedges. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred ~{7%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned ~{4%minutes}. Stir in tex-mex paste and ¼ cup water until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is saucy and pork is cooked through ~{1%minute}. Turn off heat.

Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in lime zest and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Stir in 1 TBSP butter for extra richness. Divide rice between bowls and top with veggies, saucy pork, any remaining sauce from pan, salsa, crema, and remaining cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.