Enchiladas Carnitas

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt, as needed
  • 4 cups water
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 lbs grated monterey jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork meat into 1 1/2" cubes
  2. Put the meat into a large saucepan and cook with 1/4 cup water, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the drippings are very brown.
  3. Stir frequently during this step.
  4. Add the onion, carrot, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt and 4 cups water.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
  6. Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated.
  7. Cool and shred the meat mixture.
  8. Lightly fry the tortillas in oil on each side until soft.
  9. Put the meat and cheese inside each tortilla, roll, and put the seam side down in a greased 9 x 13" pan.
  10. Top with the enchilada sauce and any remaining cheese.
  11. Bake in a 400F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until everything is very hot.
  12. Remove from oven.
  13. [At this point I like to sprinkle the tops of the enchiladas with a little cut up lettuce, diced tomato, sliced black olives, and a dab of sour cream.]
  14. Serve at once.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

541 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.6g 47% DV
Total Fat 18.3g 23% DV
Carbs 83.7g 30% DV
Fiber 28.1g 100% DV
Sugar 17.3g 35% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11208mg 100% DV
Potassium 1719.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1288.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 722mg 56% DV
Iron 16.5mg 91% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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