Mexican Pork and Black Bean Burritos in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless pork sirloin, cut into bite sized cubes
1 cup black beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed, or 1 teaspoon crushed
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 can (15 ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can chicken broth
1 cup brown rice
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Whole wheat tortillas, burrito size
Shredded lettuce for garnish
Extra sour cream or Greek yogurt for the topping
Hot sauce or salsa.

Preparation:
Mix the meat, beans, and spices in the slow cooker.
Add the onions and garlic.
Cut up the stewed tomatoes by using a pair of kitchen shears. Cut them right in the can.
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and cilantro to the crock pot and stir.
Cook on LOW 8-9 hours.
Cook the rice in boiling water according to package directions.
Strain off excess fluid from the meat mixture.
Stir the rice into the meat mixture.
Spread some of the mixture into the center of tortillas and top with cheese.
Wrap up the burritos.
Serve with sour cream lettuce, hot sauce, and extra chopped cilantro.


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