This pork chalupa recipe is an easy meal in your slow cooker. It’s perfect for small gatherings because it makes a ton. It also freezes well, so it’s good for quick meals when you’re short on time. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 3 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, divided
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 quart water, or as needed
- 16 flour tortillas
Directions
Step 1
Spray the crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place roast inside the prepared crock.
Step 2
Combine beans, 2 cans chile peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir to combine and pour over roast in the slow cooker. Add enough water to mostly cover roast. Jiggle roast a bit to get some liquid underneath.
Step 3
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours. Open slow cooker; if beans have absorbed all the liquid, stir in more water, 1 cup at a time. Cover and cntinue to cook for 3 to 4 more hours, adding water as necessary, until roast is fork-tender. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Step 4
Transfer roast to a cutting board. Remove and discard any bone and fat. Shred meat with two forks.
Step 5
Return shredded meat to the slow cooker with remaining chile peppers. Cook on Low until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Serve with tortillas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 474 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol45mg | 15% |
Sodium1622mg | 71% |
Total Carbohydrate58g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C17mg | 87% |
Calcium159mg | 12% |
Iron5mg | 30% |
Potassium776mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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