PORK & TORTILLA CASSEROLE (CHILAQUILES DE PUERCO)

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You can take a short cut by using unsalted corn chips ready made. This is not a hot, spicy recipe but you can heat it up by using hotter peppers and mixing some hot salsa

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas, cut in half then into 1/2 " strips
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat removed and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon salt
water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 frsh poblano chiles, roasted,seededand deveined or 2 anaheim chilies
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (13 ounce) can tomatillos, undrained,chopped
1 cup cream
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsley chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tomatoes, slices cut in half
1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup single cream
fresh sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Stale tortillas are best for this recipe, in any case when you have cut the tortillas intp strips spread them on a wire rack and leave for a couple of hours Combine pork, 1 onion& salt in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and turn the heat down, continue simmering, covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender Pour the veggie oil into a pan and heat it to 375F and fry the tortilla strips until crisp-you may have to add a little oil but wait until it is hot before continuing, place the fried strips on paper towels to drain Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the remaining onion, saute until soft 4 minutes Add the chilies, garlic& cumin, saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in the undrained, chopped tomatillos, bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 minutes Add creamo, cook uncovered over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced to 2 2/3 cups about 12 minutes, stir in the cilantro Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix cheeses in a small bowl.
  • Shred the pork (use 2 forks).
  • Spread half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of a shallow 2 1/2 quart, greased baking dish, add layer of pork, cream mixture and cheese, in that order and then repeat the layers Bake until hot through and golden on top appx 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with tomatoe slices and sour cream.

mcazonto morgan
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Needs more flavor.


Zainab Rajpoot
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Bland.


zahid hassan
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Not my favorite.


Bhai Bikash
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Meh.


Beauty Treasure
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Will definitely make again!


Singh Dilbagh
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Easy and tasty!


MD khoybar MD khoybar
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Yum!


Bakir Rajper
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sc Madagama
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Ms Fatema
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it with pork, chicken, and beef, and it's always a hit.


SOMATHILAKA PATABADIGE
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I served it with a side of rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Allianna Elliott
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Rodriguez
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Omo Eremade
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used ground beef instead of pork and it turned out great. I will definitely make this again.


Barkat Ali
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maryonna Parker
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This dish was delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it with sour cream and guacamole, and it was a perfect meal.


Nancy Katamani
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with different meats or vegetables. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Mariana Robot mata
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This pork tortilla casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.