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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Cowboy Fried Rice with Pulled Pork & Chili Beans

    Cowboy Fried Rice with Pulled Pork & Chili Beans

    Published: Nov 19, 2020 · Modified: Jun 27, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 59 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    I love spicy foods and my Tex-Mex heritage has provided lots of inspiration helping me create dishes like Cowboy Fried Rice.

    cowboy fried rice with fried eggs on top

    I love food, and in fact, you could say I eat for a living! And I was one happy camper when I sat down to this plate of deliciousness.

    Whether you serve my Cowboy Fried Rice for breakfast, lunch or dinner, I can promise you there will be smiles at your table!

    What are the ingredients needed to make Cowboy Fried Rice?

    ingredients to make cowboy fried rice

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Cowboy Fried Rice. In Chef Speak this is called the Mise en Place which translates into Everything in its Place.

    Not only does setting up your ingredients ahead of time speed the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Do I have to use Brown Rice in this dish?

    No you don’t. You can use your favorite type of rice, farro, or grain.

    How do I make cowboy fried rice?

    onions and bacon in a saute pan

    After gathering your ingredients the first step is to sauté the bacon and onions with olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-heat.

    tomatoes and corn added to pan with onions

    Next add in the garlic and let it cook for a minute before adding in the tomatoes and corn. Season with sea salt and black pepper and continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes.

    pork and rice added to pan

    Now it’s time to add the cooked brown rice and pulled pork. Turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking the mixture.

    **Add additional olive oil or a little water if the ingredients start to stick.

    Do I have to cook a pork roast to make this dish?

    No you don’t. You can get pulled pork from your favorite barbecue restaurant (most sell it to go) or try your local grocer, many of them are now cooking their own pulled pork.

    You can always buy a sauced variety and if you don’t mind the flavor of the barbecue sauce you can use it as is. If not, give it a quick rinse to get most of the sauce off the pork.

    I’ve got an easy pulled pork recipe if you’re going to cook your own pork.

    Do I have to use pork in my Cowboy Fried rice?

    No you don’t, some of my other choices would be:

    • Chicken
    • Beef Brisket
    • Shrimp
    • Salmon (blackened would be nice)

    Or leave the meat out altogether and serve it as a side dish. This is your dinner, have fun and make it fit your tastes or use what you have on hand.

    beans and spices added to pan of cowboy fried rice

    The final step to making my Cowboy Fried Rice is adding the chili beans and seasonings. Mix well and continue to heat the mixture for 3-5 minutes.

    **If the mixture starts to stick, add in a little water, chicken stock or vegetable stock.

    Do I have to use Beans in the Cowboy Fried Rice?

    No you don’t. Are you seeing a pattern here? If you’re not a fan of beans, add some of your favorite veggies instead.

    • Roasted Cauliflower
    • Broccoli Rabe
    • Mushrooms
    • Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Regular Potatoes

    There are so many different ways you can create this dish!

    cowboy fried rice topped with fried eggs on a white platter with tortillas

    Serve up the Cowboy Fried Rice with over easy or sunny-side up eggs and heated corn or flour tortillas. Add in some jalapeño slices, lime wedges, your favorite hot sauce and you’re living!

    Do I have to use Fried Eggs?

    No you don’t. You can leave out the eggs, or add scrambled eggs right into the fried rice. It’s your choice.

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    Cowboy Fried Rice with Pulled Pork & Chili Beans

    When you're looking a delicious dinner or hearty breakfast my Cowboy Fried Rice with Pulled Pork & Chili Beans topped with fried eggs is guaranteed to bring smiles to your table!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    cook rice40 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Entree
    Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 842kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup onion diced
    • 3 slices bacon diced
    • 2 cloves garlic fine dice
    • 1 cup sweet corn fresh, frozen or canned(drained)
    • ½ cup tomatoes diced
    • 4 cups cooked brown rice or your favorite rice
    • 1 cup chili beans drained and rinsed
    • 1½ cups pulled pork homemade or store bought
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 2 tsp oregano dried
    • 2 tsp cumin
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
    • 8 large eggs
    • 8 corn tortillas or flour tortillas
    • 2 jalapeño seeded and sliced
    • 1 lime cut into wedges
    • hot sauce optional
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    Instructions

    • After gathering your ingredients the first step is to saute the bacon and onions with olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bacon starts to crisp up.
    • Next add in the garlic and let it cook for a minute.
    • Add the tomatoes and corn. Season with sea salt and black pepper and continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the cooked brown rice and the pulled pork. Turn the heat down to medium and continue cooking the mixture.
      **Add additional olive oil or a little water if the ingredients start to stick.
    • The final step in making my Cowboy Fried Rice is adding the chili beans and seasonings. Mix well and continue to heat the mixture for 3-5 minutes over medium heat. When the mixture is hot, cover the pan and remove from the heat until ready to serve.
      **If the mixture starts to stick, add in a little water, chicken stock or vegetable stock.
    • While the mixture is heating, heat the tortillas and fry the eggs for the topping.
    • Serve up the Cowboy Fried Rice with over easy or sunny side up eggs and heated corn or flour tortillas. Add in some jalapeño slices, lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce and you’re living!
      *I like sunny side up eggs so you can see the yolks, but cook them however you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 421mg | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1214IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 7mg
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    1. Christal

      April 19, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I refer to my family as food snobs. It is very hard for me to find new recipes that they ask for me to make more than once. This recipe is the best new recipe I have tried in years. It sounds like an exaggeration, but it is not. It is full of flavor and texture and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. It also pack well for in the go meals or food prep for the week. We have a local BBQ restaurant where I buy smoked pulled pork which makes this recipe come together easily and quickly and makes enough to feed a small group. Chef Dennis, you have make me very excited to try more of you recipes. I can’t wait! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Brenda Washburn

      February 01, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      STEP 3 STATES TO ADD TOMATOES BUT IT IS NOT LISTED IN THE INGREDIENT LIST.
      I MADE THIS WITHOUT TOMATOES AND WITH BRISKET. VERY GOOD BUT FLAVOR WAS EXCELLENT THE NEXT DAY.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        February 02, 2021 at 8:46 am

        sorry about that Brenda, it was just a half a cup of diced tomatoes and more for color than flavor. I bet it was excellent with the brisket!

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    3. Kushigalu

      November 30, 2020 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love how this rice is packed with full of flavor. What a delicious dish to try. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    4. Gail Montero

      November 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I make fried rice all the time and love this cowboy version with bacon and beans! We would thoroughly enjoy this for breakfast!

      Reply
    5. Jacqueline Debono

      November 30, 2020 at 5:50 am

      5 stars
      I love putting a fried egg on top of rice dishes! This cowboy fried rice looks delicious. I really like all the chili spices you have used! On my to make list!

      Reply
    6. Jo

      November 30, 2020 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      I’m a hige fan of rice and this cowboy fried rice looks like my next favorite thing to try. I’m a rice eater and always looking for new recipes using rice. I love how hearty and delicious this cow boy fried rice looks.

      Reply
    7. Beth

      November 29, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      I know that my son and daughter-in-law, who enjoy hearty morning meals, would love this for a Christmas morning breakfast. Planning ahead!

      Reply
      • Betty Watt

        January 01, 2022 at 1:46 pm

        5 stars
        Sorry I can’t see how much pulled pork in the ingredients.

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        • Chef Dennis Littley

          January 01, 2022 at 3:08 pm

          I used a cup and half of pulled pork. It can be more less depending upon your tastes

    8. Laura Arteaga

      November 29, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the step by step pictures, so easy to follow! Thank you for this recipe, it was lovely! Made it for dinner and kept the leftovers for breakfast 🙂

      Reply
    9. Erin

      November 29, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      I’ll have to check out those tablets! I just recently started getting heartburn. Ugh. And this fried rice looks awesome!

      Reply
    10. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      November 28, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      Hmm yum! I just can’t wait to try making this Cowboy fried rice! Just the sight of this makes my tummy growl.

      Reply
    11. Moop Brown

      November 28, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Being from Texas myself, I always love seeing tasty looking Tex-Mex recipes like this! Can’t wait to try making this one

      Reply
    12. Joyce

      November 28, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this recipe looks super delicious! I love the fun name too!! Huge fan of fried rice so I got to try this one soon!

      Reply
    13. Stine Mari

      November 28, 2020 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      I love Tex-Mex and all these ingredients are perfect together! What a fabulous cowboy fried rice, this is a keeper for sure.

      Reply
    14. veenaazmanov

      November 27, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is Picture perfect presentation. Kids to relish every bit of it. This platter is a welcome for any meal. I love it.

      Reply
    15. Amy

      November 27, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      This look so delicious! I love being able to try different types of fried rice! I will definitely be adding some additional hot sauce on top as I love spicy food too. Thankfully I don’t suffer from heartburn and I’m sorry that you do!

      Reply
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