Slow Cooker Series- Mexican Style Shredded Pork

Yesterday I didn't feel like going grocery shopping. I was at a loss as to what to make for dinner. So, I went digging in my freezer and found a 2 pack of boneless pork tip roasts that I had purchased a couple months ago on sale at Costco. Hmmmm.... what to do with it? I figured I would make something in the slow cooker. OK, WHAT? Then I went digging in my pantry and I came up with some enchilada sauce, black beans, chopped green chilies, ect. I threw it all in the slow cooker and ended up with a delicious, flavorful and most of all EASY meal that the family loved AND I even had plenty of leftovers for a second meal the following night (double SCORE). Last night we had the shredded pork over a fresh salad with romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, fresh cilantro and lime. Tonight, it was a choice between burritos or quesadillas. Of course, I ended up making both because everyone wanted something different! This shredded meat would also be great in tacos, taquitos, enchiladas.... well, you get the point!

Ingredients

- 2 Boneless Pork Tip roasts (from Costco), or 1 large boneless pork roast approx. 3 lbs.

- 2 Tbsp. oil

- Pepper to taste

- Seasoning Salt (I used ADOBO All Purpose Seasoning)

- 1 large onion, diced

- 2 15.25 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained

- 2 15.5 oz. cans hominy, drained (you can substitute with pinto beans if you choose)

- 1 7 oz. can chopped green chilis

- 1 28 oz. can red enchilada sauce

- 8 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

Heat oil in large pan and season whole roasts liberally with seasoning salt and pepper. Brown on all sides. Remove from pan and place in slow cooker. Add all other ingredients on top of meat in slow cooker. Cook on high for 6 hours. Remove roasts and shred meat with a fork. Return shredded meat to slow cooker and mix it with contents in cooker. Meat will soak up all of the liquid. Serve in one of the many options listed above and enjoy! ***I also froze some of this and it freezes great!***

-Nicole

Super Nachos - Football Food!

I don't even know if this requires a recipe, it's so easy. My mom has been making this for as long as I can remember. It's always been a favorite for us. I guess we are all easy to please because this is seriously so EASY to make. It's perfect for football parties.

About 1/2 bag of tortilla chips
1 lb of ground beef
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 can of refried beans
1 small can of sliced olives
1 to 2 Roma tomato, chopped
1 can green ortega chili's
5 green onions, chopped
Shredded Mexican blend cheese

Brown hamburger and mix in taco seasoning according to package directions. Heat refried beans in microwave. (If you want creamy refried beans mix in some milk before heating). Spread chips in a baking dish. I use a 8 x 11.5 x 2, but a similar size would work too. Top chips with ground beef and refried beans. Cover in cheese. Top with olives, tomatoes, chili's, and onion. Broil in oven on bottom rack until cheese is melted. (You don't want to put your nachos too close to the broiler because the tips of the chips will burn) If you want to double the recipe use a 9 x 13 size baking dish and just double the ingredients.
Adrienne

Taco Lasagna

This taco lasagna is SO easy and that's my favorite kind of dinner. My kids love it too so that's an added bonus. Since football season now has officially begun (sigh) this is a great dish to bring to those football parties.

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cups water
1 envelope of taco seasoning
1 can black beans, drained
1 can of refried beans
1 can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained (I get mild so my kids will eat it but I would prefer to get the hot!)
6 flour tortillas
3 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend

In a large skillet cook the beef, bell pepper, and onion until no longer pink, drain. Add the water and taco seasoning, bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for about 2 minutes. Stir in the black beans, refried beans, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until boiling.

Place two tortillas in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Spread half the bean and meat mixture and 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with salsa and sour cream.

*We have more yummy "football" recipes to come, so stay tuned*

Adrienne