Hosting a Mexican fiesta at home is easier than you think with Rock Yo Taco, our smoky organic taco seasoning blend made for tacos, rice bowls, and fiesta-style spreads. This recipe walks you through making slow-cooked carnitas that melt in your mouth, fluffy Mexican rice, creamy refried beans, and simple elotes-style street corn for a complete homemade meal. The key is time and good seasoning – letting the pork simmer low and slow creates unbelievably tender meat.
The beauty of this street-taco recipe is its flexibility. Don’t worry if you don’t have cotija cheese or crema – mayonnaise and Parmesan make a great stand-in for elotes, and canned refried beans come alive with salsa, taco seasoning, and a dash of hot sauce. Serve the juicy carnitas and optional steak slices in crispy corn tortillas with Mexican rice and beans on the side. It’s the ultimate homemade taco night meal and great for meal prep since leftovers freeze beautifully.