Quick Pulled Pork Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Monterey Jack

These vibrant bowls are packed with tender pulled pork, warm spices, and a bright tomato salsa. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, they deliver big flavor in just 20 minutes.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Pulled PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Monterey Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions, adding the chicken stock concentrate to the cooking water for extra flavor.
2. While the rice cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pulled pork and sprinkle with fajita spice blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine the diced tomato, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make a quick salsa.
4. Assemble the bowls: divide the cooked rice among serving bowls, top with the seasoned pulled pork, diced bell pepper, red onion, tomato salsa, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
5. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use leftover pulled pork from another meal?

Yes, this recipe works great with leftover pulled pork. Just reheat it in the skillet with the fajita spice blend.

What can I substitute for jasmine rice?

Any long-grain rice or even quinoa will work well in these bowls.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the pork and rice before serving.