5 from 28 votes
Sweet Pork Enchiladas
Sweet Pork Enchiladas combine tender shredded sweet pork with a mildly spiced red enchilada sauce and a creamy sauce made from flour, butter, and chicken broth. Rolled in flour tortillas and topped with cheese and cilantro, these enchiladas bake until the cheese melts and browns slightly, resulting in a comforting Mexican-inspired dish with balanced savory and sweet flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or 1 ½ cups water plus 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon)
- 1 ¾ cups (one 10 ounce can) Red Enchilada Sauce (mild or medium)
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2-3 cups sweet pork see my [url:1]Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe HERE![/url, shredded
- 4-8 flour tortillas
- 1-2 cups cheese monterey jack, mild cheddar, or mexican blend, shredded
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, cumin, salt, and brown sugar. cook about 5 minutes until thick and all ingredients are well combined. Remove from heat. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish/or casserole dish.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 to 1/3 cup shredded pork. Top with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro. Roll tortillas and place end-side down side by side into prepared baking dish. Pour 1 cup of the sauce over enchiladas. Top with additional cheese to taste. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melty and begins to brown slightly. Serve hot with additional cheese, cilantro, and sauce if desired.
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Notes
- Use prepared Sweet Pork from the Cafe Rio recipe or Instant Pot Pork Carnitas as indicated for the filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
1309mg
(55%)
Potassium
412mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
603IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1309mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 603IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.