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Pork Enchilada Casserole

Type: Pork
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozBoneless pork roast - (to 3 lbs) - trimmed, and
  Cut into 1/2" to 3/4" cubes
2 tablespoons 30mlVegetable oil
1   Diced tomatoes
7 oz 198gDiced green chile - (to 12 oz)
2   Jalapeño peppers - (optional), seeded,
  And minced,
2   Garlic cloves - mashed, minced
  Salt - to taste
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCumin
2 cups 474mlShredded Jack, Cheddar, or
  Jalapeño cheese
1/2 cup 118mlEnchilada sauce or salsa
6   Corn tortillas - (to 8) - homemade are wonderful

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, quickly brown the pork cubes in the oil. Drain and transfer to the crockpot. Add the diced tomatoes, chile, peppers, garlic, salt and cumin. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours; add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese during last 45 minutes.

In a 2-quart baking dish, place enough of the pork mixture to cover the bottom. Place 2 or 3 tortillas on top, then more pork mixture. Repeat until pork and tortillas are used, ending with pork. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and spoon the salsa over the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Southern U.S. Cuisine (crockpot collection) at - http://southernfood.about.com

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