Burritos

Pork Carnitas and Black Bean Burritos
4 lbs. boneless, lean, country-style pork ribs
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ground black pepper
4 tsp. dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
3 tsp. minced garlic
3 tsp. cumin
sprinkle with red pepper flakes
2 onions cut into quarters (place on top)

Place pork in slow cooker and add all ingredients (leaving onions for top). Mix and let cook on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender and flaking. Discard onions and shred. Add with beans, rice and cheese for Burritos.

Grilled Chicken and Pinto Bean Burritos
2 lbs. chicken
lime juice
salt
pepper
cumin
minced garlic
onion salt

(Do this to both sides) Coat chicken in lime juice, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion salt, and cumin. Rub minced garlic onto chicken. Place chicken on hot grill and cook through. Slice and place with beans, rice, and cheese for burritos.

Slow Cooked Black or Pinto Beans
6-8 cups water
1 lb. dry pinto or black beans (about 2 cups)

Cook in crock pot on low for about 5-8 hours (some take longer depending on hardness and dryness of beans). About an hour before beans are fully cooked, stir in the seasoning mix from below. Continue cooking until done.

Seasoning Mix
1 onion, chopped
2-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1-2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. tapatio (Mexican hot sauce)

Heat skillet with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Cook until clear and soft. Add pepper, salt, and tapatio. Mix into cooking beans.

Lime Cilantro Rice
2 cups white rice
2 cans chicken broth
1 bunch cilantro, chopped finely
1/4 cup butter
2 Tbsp. lime juice
salt to taste
Boil chicken broth and add rice, butter, and half the cilantro. Simmer for 15-20 min. Mix in lime juice and remaining cilantro.

Burritos from Frozen
For a quick meal, microwave for about 1-2 min. each. Sometimes halfway through I will cut them in half to cook more evenly.
For oven: Remove plastic wrap and place in pan and cover with foil. Cook 350 for 30-45 min. or until heated through.
If defrosted, decrease cooking time.
These also work great wrapped in foil on the grill or campfire.