Sweet Pork Burritos

Reposted from Snakes Snails and Puppydog Tails.

This burrito recipe is one of my favorite recipes. I told Ginger I'd email it to her, and almost forgot, then decided just to post it here. It's a good summer recipe because you don't have to finish the burritos in the oven. I usually cook the meat and the rice, heat up the beans and tortillas, and let everyone assemble their own burrito. The salad dressing is good on almost anything. I keep it in a quart jar in the fridge.

Café Rio Style Pork Burritos

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lbs. boneless pork loin salt, pepper, garlic salt, to season
• 1 package flour tortillas (burrito size)
• 2 15 oz. cans mild green chili enchilada sauce
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (more if desired)
• chicken broth or bouillon cubes
• around 2 c. prepared rice
• green enchilada sauce (1 large can or 2 regular)

Directions: Cut pork into large cubes and place in slow cooker with 1/3 c. water. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Remove from cooker and drain. Shred meat and place in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together 1/2 to 3/4 cup green chili sauce and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Pour over pork and mix well.

--Rice: Prepare white rice per directions. Add chicken bouillon cubes to water, or use chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor.

--Beans: Drain black beans and warm up over the stove or in the microwave. Add salt and pepper to taste.

--Tortillas: Brown tortillas on a skillet with a little bit of cooking spray. (I like to use uncooked tortillas - you can get them at Costco)

--Assembly: Heat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Pour 1/2 cup green chili sauce into pan. Sprinkle each tortilla with cheese, then some rice, 1-2 T. chopped cilantro, black beans, and 1/3 c. pork mixture. Roll up each tortilla burrito style and place into dish seam side down. Pour remaining green sauce over burritos and sprinkle with cheese. Put into the oven until burritos are heated through and cheese is melted (around 20 minutes). Garnish with desired toppings (e.g. tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce).

Cheese Enchiladas

Sauce:

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp onion flakes
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 1/2 tsp flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP Parmesan Cheese

Combine spices, tomato sauce, and water in saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer 40 minutes. Blend in the Parmesan cheese.

Filling:

1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
1 TBSP shortening or butter
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup water
1 TBSP chopped onions
1 tsp salt
3 TBSP green chilies

Mash some of the beans. Add shortening and water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add spices and cook for another 5 minutes. Add green chilies and cheese. Mix well.

Assembly:

10 corn tortillas
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Poor a little sauce into baking dish (I use a 7 x 11 pan, but any casserole or 9 x 13 pan will do) to cover bottom of pan. Warm corn tortillas; either by frying them in oil, or heating in a pan or microwave. Fill tortillas with cheese filling (it will be runny), and place in greased baking pan. Cover with remaining enchilada sauce, and grated cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

From a package of Lynn Wilson corn tortillas.

Notes:

When I'm in a hurry, I skip warming the tortillas and make enchilada casserole. I just break the tortillas up and layer them with the cheese mixture and the sauce, ending with the sauce and topping with grated cheese.

I also like to mix in different kind of cheese when I have them. Queso Fresco, cottage cheese, Monterrey jack, whatever I have on hand.

You can skip the sauce and use your favorite canned enchilada sauce. Usually those are too spicey for my family, to it's easier to make our own (and to keep it very mild).

Bean Burritos - Taco Time Style

Ingredients:
tortillas
refried beans (canned or homemade - I like Taco Bell fat free refried beans)
grated cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spread refried beans on tortilla.
Put a little grated cheese on the beans.
Roll tortilla up and place on baking sheet.
- optional: spray outside of tortilla with cooking spray
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tortillas start to brown and burritos are heated through.
Serve with taco sauce.