Monday, March 25, 2013

Smothered Sweet Pork Burritos


2 ½- 3 lbs  pork (any cut will work)
1 pkg (10 count) flour tortillas
2 cans (15 oz) mild green enchilada sauce, divided
½ c. brown sugar
1 - 15 oz. Can black beans, rinsed well
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)
1/3 lb. Montery jack cheese (or cheddar), grated
Garnishes: chopped tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole
                  salsa, cilantro dressing below

Cut pork into large cubes and place in crock pot with ½ c. water.  Season with salt, pepper & garlic powder.  Cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours, until well done.  Remove meat and drain.  Shred meat using two forks and place in bowl.  Stir in ½ c. green enchilada sauce and brown sugar.  Heat oven to 350°.  Spray 9x13 dish with Pam.  Warm tortillas. Pour ½ c. green chili sauce on bottom of the dish.  Place 1/4-1/3 c. meat mixture in middle of tortilla, add 1-2 Tbsp. Black beans and 1-2 tsp. chopped cilantro.  Roll and place seam side down in dish.  Repeat with remaining tortillas.  Pour 1 ½ - 2 c. green enchilada sauce over burritos and sprinkle with cheese.  Cover with foil and bake 25-30 min. or until cheese is melted and burritos are heated through.  (Serves 6-8)

Cilantro Ranch Dressing (Café Rios)
1 pkg. dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
2 tomatillos, quartered
1 clove garlic
½ bunch cilantro, including stems
1 jalapeno, seeded
juice of one lime
Make Ranch dressing according to package direction except only use half of the milk called for.  Put everything in a blender and mix well.  Chill.

2 comments:

  1. Did you like this recipe? It sounds delish!

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  2. I love it! The pork is sweet like cafe rio's. I need to make this again soon :)

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