Pulled Pork Fiesta Bowls
Experience the vibrant flavors of Pulled Pork Fiesta Bowls, where tender, spicy pulled pork meets a colorful medley of fresh toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Each bowl is a burst of flavor and texture, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp pulled pork seasoning (paprika, garlic powder, cumin)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and season generously with pulled pork seasoning.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the pork to a slow cooker, cover with BBQ sauce, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the pork in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions while preparing fresh vegetables.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa with shredded pork, fresh veggies, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize toppings with ingredients like cheese or jalapeños for extra flavor. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.