Cowboy Fried Rice With Pulled Pork

Cowboy Fried Rice is a Tex-Mex twist on the classic! It’s loaded with bold spices and hearty ingredients like pulled pork, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Made in one skillet and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and satisfying meal for busy nights.

Perfect Use of Leftovers

If you have leftover rice or leftover pulled pork, you can whip up this delicious Tex-Mex fried rice in no time. Fried rice is one of my all-time favorite comfort meals. It’s easy to make, add veggies, and use up whatever leftovers I have in my fridge. My favorite thing about this recipe is all of the delicious seasonings and spices that make it so flavorful and unique. Serve it with some cowboy chicken and cowboy caviar for a full meal!

How to Make Cowboy Fried Rice

This is so incredibly easy to throw together! Make use of leftover cooked rice and pulled pork. Simply sauté the veggies, scramble the eggs, and combine them with the rice and seasonings. You’ll have an amazing meal for yourself with bold, Southwestern-inspired taste.

1. Sauté the Veggies: In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced white onion, diced jalapeño, and the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the Beans, Tomatoes, and Pork: To the skillet, add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, and pulled pork, then toss to combine.
3. Scramble the Eggs: Slide the meat mixture to the side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until mostly cooked through, then mix the eggs with the vegetables.
4. Add the Rice and Seasonings: Add the cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook and heat through until the rice browns.

More Easy 30-Minute Meals

Short on time? Quick and easy 30-minute meals are a lifesaver on busy nights! They come together fast without sacrificing flavor, making dinnertime stress-free and delicious. Here are some of my go-to recipes when I need dinner in a flash!