Double-Decker Spicy Pork Tacos

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Ethnicity
Mexican  
Base Type
Pork/Ham  
Course
Entree  
Preparation Time
60+ Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
Comments
 
Source
300 Slow Cooker Favorites
 
Source Description
page 299  
Last Modified
2009-07-14  
User
Sharon Warkentin



Ingredients
2 lb boneless pork loin rib end
1 T chili powder
1/4 t cumin
1/4 t hot pepper flakes
1 cn 19 oz. diced tomatoes
1 cn 4.5 oz chopped mild green chilies
1 cn 14 oz refried beans
12 ea 6-inch whole wheat tortillas
12 ea taco shells
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c shredded lettuce
2 ea chopped tomato
1 c sour cream

Directions
1.  Trim excess fat from pork.  Place pork roast in slow cooker.  Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin and hot pepper flakes.  Add canned tomatoes (drained) and green chilies (including liquid).

2.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until pork is tender.

3.  Transfer pork to a bowl, and using two forks, pull meat into shreds.  Skim fat from sauce.  Return meat to sauce in slow cooker.

4.  Heat refried beans in microwave.  Heat taco shells according to package directions.

5.  Spread tortillas with a spoonful of hot refried beans.  Set 1 taco shell in center.  Fold flour tortilla around taco shell.  Spoon about 1/3 cup pork mixture into each taco shell.  Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.