Use leftover carnitas or pork to make these flavorful pulled pork enchiladas.
With an easy homemade enchilada sauce and gooey cheese, the whole family will love them.
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Enchiladashave to be one of the most comforting Mexican meals out there.
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Wrap the filling and arrange the enchiladas in a baking dish with the sauce poured on top.
Top with cheese and bake in the oven until melty and gooey.
The roasted tomato-based sauce is medium spicy thanks to the chile arbol.
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you could adjust the spice by adding more or less peppers.
I like to serve these enchiladas with a green salad, Mexican rice, and black beans orrefried beans.
After blending, store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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What makes this recipe extra quick is that you use leftover meat from a previous meal.
Let the pork cool down completely and keep it in the fridge in a closed container.
Just reheat the pulled pork before rolling it up in tortillas.
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To reheat, place them into a small baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake at 350F/180C until warmed through, about 20 minutes.
Defrost fully in the fridge overnight, cover with foil, and bake in the oven until warmed.
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You may want to add some fresh enchilada sauce and cheese on top before placing them in the oven.
Youll need about 2 cups of sauce.
Drizzle with the olive oil and tuck the chiles under the tomatoes (to keep them from burning).
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Bake until the tomatoes and onions are tender and lightly charred on the edges, about 30 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the water while it is still hot.
Place all the roasted vegetables, chiles, and juices into a blender.
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Add the salt, pepper, and cumin and blend until a smooth sauce forms.
If needed, add more water (up to 1/4 cup) to reach the right consistency.
Set the enchilada sauce aside.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350F/180C.
Place the leftover carnitas or pulled pork in an oven-proof dish and cover tightly with foil.
Bake until warm, about 20 minutes.
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Dont let it get too crispyyou want the tortilla to be pliable and sturdy.
Place the tortilla on a large plate or tray and repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
Add more oil to the pan as needed.
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Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the enchiladas and distribute evenly.
Top with the remaining grated cheese.
Bake until the cheese fully melts, about 10 minutes.
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Serve immediately while the enchiladas are still warm.
Add spoonfuls of sour cream on top and garnish with the onion and cilantro, as desired.
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