Pork fillet burrito bowls

These customizable burrito bowls feature succulent marinated pork tenderloin paired with fresh and flavorful toppings. The pork is marinated in a smoky-sweet sauce before being seared to perfection. Easy to prepare yet impressive to serve, these bowls are perfect for casual entertaining or family dinners.

Cut:
  • Portions: 4-6
  • Prep: 15 minutes plus marinating time
  • cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 pork fillets (about 300g each)

For the marinade

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce of choice (Jimmy’s or Woolworths)
  • 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

For the burrito bowls

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds and roasted
  • 1 can (400g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1-2 jalapeños or bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced or mashed
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and pickled in lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chipotle mayonnaise
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Method

Place the pork fillets in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight for best results.

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the liquid. You can bake the fillets in the oven for 20-25 minutes or sear them in a hot pan until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature of 63°C).

While the pork is cooking, prepare any components that need cooking, such as sweet potato rounds. Toss these with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender.

Allow the cooked pork to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin medallions.

To assemble the burrito bowls, divide the rice among serving bowls. Arrange the sweet potato rounds, black beans, sliced tomatoes, jalapeños or peppers, avocado, and pickled onions around the rice.

Place the sliced pork on top of the rice. Drizzle with chipotle mayonnaise and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Serving suggestion: Set up a “build your own bowl” bar for casual entertaining, allowing guests to customize their bowls with their preferred toppings.