Description
Rustic cowboy fried rice delivers hearty southwestern flavors with spicy chorizo and smoky roasted peppers. Cowboy cooks combine bold ingredients for a satisfying meal that brings ranch-style comfort straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork, finely shredded
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1/2 cup diced white onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained
- 1 (10-ounce/283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
Base and Seasonings:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Sauté the diced onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tender pulled pork into the skillet, stirring to create a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Create a clearing in the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the open space, gently scrambling until they are almost set, then integrate them with the existing vegetable mixture.
- Fold in the pre-cooked rice, introducing a symphony of spices: Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, and chili powder, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the taste profile.
- Continue cooking, allowing the rice to develop a golden-brown crispness and absorb the rich, complex flavors of the ingredients.
- Transfer the cowboy fried rice to serving plates, offering an optional garnish of fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of shredded cheese to enhance the final presentation.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Swap pulled pork with shredded chicken, ground beef, or plant-based protein for dietary variations.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice to create a healthier, lower-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s robust southwestern flavor profile.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure even distribution of spices and ingredients during quick stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg