Dinner for 2

Pork Carnitas Torta

Name: Pork Carnitas Torta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 oz pork carnitas; 2 crusty bolillos or teleras; 4 slices tomato; 2 slices onion; 1/2 cup cabbage; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 6 tbsp refried beans; 1 few drops of hot red bottled sauce

$8.16for 420 minServes 2

Crusty rolls hold warm carnitas, beans, mayonnaise, cabbage, tomato, onion, and hot sauce.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork roast, 0.5 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.25Typical price
	Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical	2	$1.40Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.60Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.16Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.1 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.09Typical price
	Refried beans, 3.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.08

Swaps

Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free High-protein Budget Dinners

Typical price

$2.04 per serving$8.16 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz pork carnitas
2 crusty bolillos or teleras
4 slices tomato
2 slices onion
1/2 cup cabbage
2 tbsp mayonnaise
6 tbsp refried beans
1 few drops of hot red bottled sauce

Steps

Warm the pork carnitas in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Slice the bolillos or teleras and toast them cut side down in the skillet for 2 minutes.
Spread mayonnaise on the toasted bread and refried beans on the other sides.
Cook pork until it reaches 145 F inside, then rest it 3 minutes.
Fill the rolls with carnitas, tomato, onion, cabbage, and hot sauce.

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