Chipotle-Style Pork Carnitas Burrito Recipe

pork carnitas burrito cut in half on plate.

5 from 1 vote

Chipotle-Style Pork Carnitas Burrito Recipe

This Carnitas burrito recipe is stuffed with crispy homemade pork carnitas, cilantro lime rice, black beans, crunch red cabbage, and a sweet and spicy pineapple habanero salsa that’ll wake up your taste buds.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings:

Calories: 724kcal

Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

4 large tortillas (burrito-size)
2 cups cooked carnitas (about ½ cup per burrito). (Check out my Instant Pot Carnitas for a great recipe, or use store-bought.)
2 cups cilantro lime rice (about ½ cup per burrito).
1 cup black beans drained (about ¼ cup per burrito)
1 cup pineapple habanero salsa (about ¼ cup per burrito)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
sour cream, guacamole, and extra salsa for toppings (optional)

Instructions

Make the carnitas. If you're making the carnitas from scratch, I love this easy Instant Pot carnitas recipe - you'll get tons of flavor in a fraction of the time. If you're buying premade carnitas, skip to step two.
Warm the Ingredients. Heat the carnitas, rice, and black beans. Warm the tortillas in the microwave covered by a damp paper towel for about 10-15 seconds. This makes them easier to work with.
Assemble the Burritos. Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. In a horizontal line across the center, layer ½ cup carnitas, ½ cup cilantro lime rice, ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup pineapple habanero salsa, ¼ cup shredded red cabbage, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Roll the Burrito. Fold in the sides, then roll the tortilla tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
Toast the Burrito. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place each burrito seam-side down and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and sealed.
Serve. Slice in half if desired and serve with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

Don’t overfill the burrito — it makes rolling and sealing easier.
Warm tortillas make them more pliable and less likely to tear.
For extra flavor, squeeze in a bit of fresh lime juice before rolling.
Want a spicier kick? Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.

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