Green Chile Pork Enchiladas

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 3 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Place pork roast in shallow glass baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic salt, cumin and oregano. Top with green chiles and onion. Add water to baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • 2
    Bake at 325°F. for 2 1/2 hours or until pork is very tender. With slotted spoon, remove pork and onion from baking dish; reserve liquid.
  • 3
    With 2 forks, shred pork by pulling apart along grain; place in medium bowl. Add about 1/4 cup cooking liquid; mix well. Prepare enchiladas immediately, or cover and refrigerate pork mixture until serving time.
  • 4
    Increase oven temperature to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add roasted peppers, green onions, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese to pork in bowl; mix well. Spread about 2 teaspoons enchilada sauce on each tortilla. Top each with about 1/2 cup pork mixture. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam side down, in sprayed baking dish.
  • 5
    Top with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • 6
    Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 60 minutes or until enchiladas are thoroughly heated.

  • Enchiladas are a Mexican casserole of meat or cheese-filled tortillas baked in tomato sauce. Salsa, lettuce and extra cheese are the traditional accompaniments.
  • Enchilada sauce is a smooth tomato sauce that can range from mild to very spicy. Use your favorite sauce.
  • To substitute for the Mexican cheese blend, use 1 cup each of shredded Monterey Jack and mild Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
30g
46%
Saturated Fat
15g
75%
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
760mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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