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Two pork enchiladas on a plate with sliced limes next to some charred tortillas.

Easy Ground Pork Enchiladas

Melissa Griffiths
These easy pork enchiladas are quick to put together, packed with flavor and will be a hit with the whole family!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 653 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1.5 lbs ground pork, (chicken or beef can be substituted)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 jalapeno, (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 or flour tortillas, (see note)
  • 3 cups Monterey jack cheese ((Cheddar or Colby jack work well, too.))
  • 4 scallions, (sliced)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, (rough chopped)
  • 2 limes, (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

  • Shredded pork may be used in place of ground pork.
  • For more spice, leave the seeds and membranes in the jalapeño or add more!
  • I use jarred salsa verde and one 24-ounce jar is enough for this whole recipe. If you have homemade, use it! It will be even better. 
  • I prefer the charred corn tortillas, but flour tortillas make for faster assembly.
  • The number of enchiladas you get will depend on the size tortilla you use. I use small 10-inch tortillas.
  • To ensure the cheese doesn't stick to the foil, spray it with non-stick cooking spray before covering the enchiladas.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1262mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1079IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 435mgIron: 4mg
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