Pork Carnitas Bowls

Name: Pork Carnitas Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork (lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon lime juice (divided); 0.25 cup sour cream; 6 cup shredded lettuce; 1 red onion (medium, thinly sliced); 1 avocado (diced); 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Flavorful ground pork seasoned to mimic traditional carnitas, served over crisp lettuce with avocado, cheese, and a zesty lime crema, all within a low-carb bowl.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.36/serving

Dietary

Keto
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork (lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon lime juice (divided)
0.25 cup sour cream
6 cup shredded lettuce
1 red onion (medium, thinly sliced)
1 avocado (diced)
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 pound ground pork and mix well to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
While the pork cooks, prepare the lime crema: in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Divide 6 cups shredded lettuce among 3 serving bowls. Top each with the cooked pork mixture.
Evenly distribute the sliced red onion, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese among the bowls.
Drizzle with the lime crema, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Notes

You can prep the vegetables and lime crema ahead of time to make this even quicker.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 666
Protein: 35.2 g
Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
Fat: 49.8 g
Fiber: 5.8 g
Sodium: 634 mg
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Sugar: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 133 mg