Pork Enchiladas

Give these delicious pork enchiladas a try! They are protein packed and a family favorite. The meat is tender and the tortilla is stuffed full of simple, delicious ingredients.

Pork enchiladas

Pork enchiladas are quick and easy to assemble and then you simply bake in the oven. They are filled with pork, cheesy goodness, and refried beans.

To make meals simple throughout the week, I love to cook a large amount of meat and use it in several recipes. If you have not tried this pulled pork recipe, you really should! You can repurpose the pulled pork in so many ways, including this Mexican themed dinner.

Ingredients in pork enchiladas

• Pulled pork
• Flour tortillas
• Refried beans
• Red enchilada sauce
• Shredded Mexican cheese
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt and Pepper

How to make pork enchiladas

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Heat and season the meat: In a skillet on medium high heat, heat the pulled pork over 1 tbsp. of oil. Sprinkle the spices on the pork: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. NOTE: if your meat is already seasoned, you can skip this step. Just ensure your meat is warm when you place inside the tortillas.
3. Cover the bottom of your 9 x 13 casserole dish with enchilada sauce
4. Inside each flour tortilla, place a layer of refried beans, pulled pork, and cheese
5. Roll each tortilla and place into the casserole dish, seam side down until casserole dish is filled
6. Pour additional enchilada sauce and cheese on top of the tortillas (use as much or little as your liking)
7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
8. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted
   

Equipment needed

• 9 x 13 inch casserole dish
• Skillet
  

FAQ

Aren’t enchiladas typically made with corn tortillas? Yes, traditionally they are. My family (mainly kids) really prefer the texture and taste of flour tortillas. I do not complain as flour tortillas are easier to work with in my opinion. Switching to corn tortillas is a great gluten free option though!

How much enchilada sauce to use in the recipe? This is personal preference. You coat the bottom of the casserole dish and you can pour as much over the tortillas as you like. Some like it swimming in sauce, I prefer much less.

Can I freeze these?

Yes! Prepare the tortillas in a casserole dish and then cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. DO NOT add the enchilada sauce or cheese on bottom or top of them before freezing. When you are ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge. Remove the plastic wrap and foil, then top with enchilada sauce and cheese prior to baking.

Toppings and Sides

When your enchiladas are fresh out of the oven, top with sour cream, salsa, or avocado! This meal pairs great with Mexican rice, chips and salsa, chips and queso, or a salad.