Birria with Rice
This quick take on a slow-braised Mexican birria stew uses store-bought pulled pork for quick prep. Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute®Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups
- 1/2 cup store-bought pulled pork
- 1/2 cup sodium-reduced beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato juice
- 1 tbsp canned chipotle in adobo, minced
- 1/4 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
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Instructions
Skip the slow-braising and get straight to the good stuff: this Latin American-inspired stew has all those flavors you’re craving but is ready in less than 10 minutes! Enjoy this hearty Birria with Rice with someone (special) or keep those tasty leftovers all to yourself. After all, this hearty stew doubles as a delicious fajita or taco filling!
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine pork, broth, tomato juice and chipotle. Cover and microwave on HIGH, stirring once or twice during cooking, for 2-3 mins or until heated through.
Step 3
Serve pulled pork mixture over rice. Garnish with avocado.
Recipe Tip
For birria tacos, combine pork mixture, rice and shredded cheese in a tortilla; dip in broth.
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Naturally Flavored Rice
Ready in just 60 seconds, our Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice has just the right amount of natural flavor to give any dish a zesty twist. Cut some corners by not cutting up cilantro or lime. Whether you’re constantly on the go or you simply want to relax after a long day, Minute® Rice is here to make mealtime easier for you. With so many quality recipes that are ready in 10 minutes or less, you’ll spend more time relaxing than cooking!
Using Ripe Avocados
Generally, avocados are sold before they are ripe, so just make sure you keep that in mind and have enough time between purchase and plating. Nothing is more disappointing than a waxy, flavorless mix-in when you’re expecting a creamy, buttery addition.
While some people make it seem easy, not everyone can do the palm test to test the firmness of produce (for the record, it should be slightly springy). The stem is one way to check if an avocado is good to go. When it’s difficult to remove, it’s not ready. To expedite the ripening process, leave avocados in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple for 2 to 3 days.
Now that your avocados are ripe, you can’t let them go to waste! Avocados will hit the spot, no matter when the craving strikes. Why not start your day right with a picture-perfect Pesto Egg Rice? Or, if you prefer, you could wind down with a protein-packed Power Rice Stuffed Sweet Potato! For another classic dish why not try this Microwave Egg Fried Rice or Red Beans and Rice. For another Latin American classic, try our Mexican Rice Recipe.
