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Cowboy Fried Rice
Cowboy Fried Rice is a Tex-Mex twist on the classic! Made in just one skillet and ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and satisfying meal for busy nights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced white onion, about ½ half medium onion
- 1 seeded and diced jalapeno
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
- ½ cup drained black beans
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ½ cup diced white onion, 1 seeded and diced jalapeño, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- To the skillet, add the ½ cup drained black beans, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, and 1 cup cooked pulled pork, and toss to combine.
- Slide the meat mixture to the side of the skillet and pour the 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until mostly cooked through, then mix the eggs with the vegetables.
- Add 3 cups cooked rice, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook and heat through until the rice browns.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.