Burritos de Pastor (Pastor Pork, Refried Bean and Rice Burritos)
Big flour tortillas filled with charred pastor pork, creamy refried beans, rice and cheese, then toasted until golden.
Made with Flour tortillas and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Al pastor marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.68 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Coat the sliced pork in your ready made al pastor marinade (see the base recipe). Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and cook the pork in two batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Chop it small and stir in the pineapple.
8 min - 3
Warm the refried beans in a small pan until steaming hot all the way through, loosening with a splash of water if they feel stiff. Heat the rice in the microwave until piping hot.
4 min - 4
Warm each tortilla in a dry pan for 20 seconds per side so it folds without cracking.
0 min 40 s - 5
Spread a quarter of the beans down the middle of each tortilla, then add the rice, pork, cheese, onion and coriander. Do not overfill.
- 6
Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly. Toast the burritos seam side down in a dry pan for 2 minutes per side until golden. Cut in half and serve.
4 min
Tips
- Warm the tortillas first. Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
- Do not overfill. About 5 to 6 heaped tablespoons of filling per burrito is the limit before they burst.
- Wrap burritos tightly in foil to freeze. Reheat from frozen in a hot oven or microwave.
- Cool the rice quickly and never reheat it more than once.
Storing and freezing
Wrap and keep for up to 3 days in the fridge, cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Freeze in foil for up to 2 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make burritos ahead and freeze them?
Yes. Cool the filling completely, roll the burritos, wrap in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a hot oven for about 30 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
Is this burrito dairy free?
Not as written, because of the cheddar. Leave it out or use a dairy free cheese. Flour tortillas do contain gluten, so it is not gluten free either.
Can I use chicken?
Yes. Slice skinless chicken thighs thinly and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.
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DFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.