Easy Ground Pork Enchiladas
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5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Ground Pork Enchiladas
Description
Easy Ground Pork Enchiladas combine ground pork cooked with garlic, minced jalapeño, cumin, and honey, simmered in chicken broth and salsa verde. The filling is wrapped inside corn or flour tortillas that are either lightly charred or softened. The baking dish is layered with a creamy sauce made from salsa verde, heavy cream, and chicken broth that coats the enchiladas before baking.
The dish delivers a creamy, tangy, and moderately spicy flavor profile from the salsa verde base complemented by smoky cumin and a touch of honey sweetness in the filling. The cheese melting over the rolled-up tortillas adds richness, while the jalapeño brings fresh heat. The jalapeño seeds can be adjusted to control spiciness.
Serving the enchiladas with sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges adds fresh herbal, citrusy notes that brighten the baked dish. The recipe suggests about 14–16 enchiladas depending on tortilla size, making it suitable for a group meal or leftovers.
Notes include substitutions for ground pork with shredded pork or other meats, the option to use jarred or homemade salsa verde, and advice on preventing cheese from sticking to foil by spraying it lightly. The number of enchiladas varies with tortilla size, and charred corn tortillas provide traditional flavor, while flour tortillas speed assembly.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1.5 lbs ground pork chicken or beef can be substituted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced (see note
- 3 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup salsa verde (I use jarred, but you can use homemade!)
For the Sauce
- 2 cups salsa verde see note
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
For Assembly and Serving
- 14-16 corn tortilla see note, or flour tortillas
- 3 cups Monterey jack cheese (Cheddar or Colby jack work well, too.)
- 4 scallion sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro rough chopped, fresh
- 2 lime cut into 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°F.
- Spread about ⅓ cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- 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 over all the enchiladas.
- 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
- Ground pork can be substituted with shredded pork, chicken, or beef if preferred.
- Adjust jalapeño seeds and membranes to increase or decrease spiciness.
- Use either jarred or homemade salsa verde; a 24-ounce jar suffices for the recipe.
- Lightly spray foil with non-stick spray before covering enchiladas to prevent cheese sticking.
- The number of enchiladas made depends on the size of tortillas; small 10-inch tortillas yield about 14–16 enchiladas.
- Char corn tortillas over a gas burner for traditional flavor; flour tortillas can be microwaved quickly for softness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1262mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1079IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 435mg | 44% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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