Spicy Pork Enchiladas With Mole Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 9
Spicy Pork Enchiladas With Mole Sauce - A Delicious Mexican Meal
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 semisweet baking chocolate square
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 lb cooked pork , shredded
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 flour tortillas
2 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese or 2 ounces chedarella cheese , shredded ( 1/2 cup )
2 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
455
Sugar
5g
Fat
24g
Spicy Pork Enchiladas With Mole Sauce is a traditional Mexican dish that has been enjoyed for generations. With its mix of savory and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to please any crowd. The sauce is made with a mix of chocolate, tomatoes, and spices that give it a unique flavor. The pork is shredded and mixed with onion and ground red pepper to add a bit of heat. The enchiladas are then rolled up and baked with a mix of cheeses to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, semisweet baking chocolate square, sugar, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
2.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is well combined.
3.In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4.Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
5.Add the cooked shredded pork and the ground red pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
6.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7.Dip each flour tortilla in the mole sauce to coat both sides, then spoon 1/4 cup of the pork mixture down the center of each tortilla.
8.Roll up the tortilla around the filling and place it seam-side down in a large baking dish.
9.Pour the remaining mole sauce over the rolled tortillas.
10.Top with the colby-monterey jack or chedarella and mozzarella cheese.
11.Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Spicy Pork Enchiladas With Mole Sauce is a delicious Mexican meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

With its spicy and savory flavors, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and tortillas.

It may not be ideal for those on a low-fat or low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain a good amount of protein from the pork.
The cumin and red pepper in the dish have been linked to boosting metabolism and aiding in digestion.

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