Carnitas Chilaquiles

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    900 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Carnitas Chilaquiles

These carnitas chilaquiles make an amazing Saturday morning breakfast!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pacakge Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar
  • cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Add the carnitas to a slow cooker with the orange juice. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  2. Remove the lid from the slow cooker and shred the pork.
  3. Place the pork on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread out. Broil for 3 minutes or until crisp on the edges.
  4. Add the tortilla chips to a lightly greased 10 inch skillet. Cook over medium heat until crumbs are starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
  5. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk well. Pour eggs over the chips and stir to coat the chips. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Add 2 cups of cooked carnitas to the pan and stir well.
  7. Add the enchilada sauce and stir well.
  8. Stir in the cheese until melted.
  9. Serve with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Leftover carnitas are an excellent taco or burrito filling.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 900kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 317mg (106%) Sodium 1191mg (50%) Potassium 1091mg (31%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 33.8mg (38%) Calcium 312mg (31%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 900 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 900kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 317mg 106%
Sodium 1191mg 50%
Potassium 1091mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 38%
Calcium 312mg 31%
Iron 5.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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