This recipe serves 15-20. Everyone seems to have their favorite recipe for this family pleaser. This is a combination of what our kids have found is easiest and healthiest. Maybe you’ll find a little different twist! There are five parts: the meat, the salsa, the rice, the sauce, and the garnishes. Combine them all together into tor tillas or just over beds of lettuce. You can also add beans, grilled vegetables, guacamole-whatever your family loves! You may want to double the salsa recipe depending on your crowd’s love of salsa.
The sauce is a simpler and lower-fat recipe from Saydi than the ones we have used in the past with mayo and sour cream. It is also a great low-calorie option for salads and sandwiches. According to Shawni, “It is so good it could make a piece of card board taste delicious.”
Meat
2 pork sirloin tip roasts, about 2 1/2 pounds each (These are the low-fat, cheapest pork roasts. Costco sells these sqaure roasts in packages of 4.)
1 cup brown sugar
1 16-ounce jar of salsa
1/2 package of fajita seasoning (optional)
1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 7-9 hours.
3. Break apart/shred meat in sauce.
Salsa
4 fresh tomatoes, chopped1 white onion, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1. Mix all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until desired consistency is achieved.
Lime Rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
7 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon (7 cubes) 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups long-grain rice
1. Saute butter, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes.
2. Bring all ingredients but rice to a boil in a large pot.
3. Add rice, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Sauce (amounts depend on your crowd’s preference)
1 avocado
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup water (more or less as needed to adjust consistency)
1 bunch of cilantro leaves and stems
1 teaspoon salt
2 small cloves of garlic Juice of 3 limes
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender an blend until smooth.
Garnishes (optional)
Cilantro, Lime wedges, Cheese, Black beans, Sour cream, Chips ,Freshly cooked or regular tortillas, Guacamole or sliced avocado
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