CARNITAS ENCHILADAS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the pork meat into 1 1/2" cubes
• 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.
• Stir frequently during this step.
• Add the onion, carrot, chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt and 4 cups water.
• Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
• Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated.
• Cool and shred the meat mixture.
• Lightly fry the tortillas in oil on each side until soft.
• Put the meat and cheese inside each tortilla, roll, and put the seam side down in a greased 9 x 13" pan.
• Top with the enchilada sauce and any remaining cheese.
• Bake in a 400F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until everything is very hot.
• Remove from oven.
• [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.]
• Serve at once.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. In a large baking dish, rub pork with taco seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to prepared pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest until cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and golden, 6 minutes, then add cumin and stir, 1 minute. Add canned chiles and cook 2 minutes. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes, beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook, 15 minutes. Add shredded pork and cook until warmed through. Meanwhile, make tortilla crisps: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining oil. Add tortilla strips and cook until crisp, tossing, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Ladle soup topped with avocado and tortilla strips. Squeeze with lime.