Easy Pork Enchiladas

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3 from 2 votes

These easy pork enchiladas are quick to put together, packed with flavor and will be a hit with the whole family!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Keyword: easy dinner, pork enchiladas

Servings: -16 enchiladas

Calories: 374kcal

Author: Alli Kelley

Ingredients

For the Filling

1.5 lbs of ground pork see note
3 garlic cloves minced
1 jalapeno seeds and membranes removed, minced (see note)
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde

For the Sauce

2 cups jarred salsa verde one 24-ounce jar is enough for the whole recipe
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth

For Assembly and Serving

14-16 small corn or flour tortillas see note
3 cups cheese cheddar, monterey jack, or colby jack work well
Sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

For the Filling

Cook ground pork until almost completely browned, drain any excess grease.
Add garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and honey. Cook 2-3 minutes.
Add chicken broth and salsa verde, cook 2-3 minutes.

For the Sauce

Combine all ingredients, stirring to combine well.

For Assembly and Baking

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Spread about 1/3 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
I am a big fan of Pyrex and this baking disheven comes with a cover.
If using corn tortillas, lightly char the tortillas (one at a time) on a gas burner or under the broiler (all at the same time), this only takes 1-2 minutes.
OR If using flour tortillas, microwave all the tortillas together for 30-45 seconds until soft and pliable.
Dip prepared tortillas in sauce, coating both sides.
Fill with approximately 2 tablespoons of meat filling and 1 tablespoon of cheese.
Wrap tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
Repeat until filling is gone, I usually get 14-16 enchiladas from the recipe (see note).
Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon
Top with remaining cheese.
Cover with foil (see note) and bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Top with scallions and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Shredded pork may be used in place of ground pork, start at 2.
For more spice, leave the seeds and membranes in the jalapeno or add more!
I prefer the charred corn tortillas, but flour tortillas make for faster assembly.
The number of enchiladas you get will depend on the size tortilla you use. I use small 10-inch tortillas.
To ensure the cheese doesn't stick to the foil, spray it with non-stick cooking spray before covering the enchiladas.

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