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Baked Sweet Pork Chimichanga

Baked Sweet Pork Chimichanga Recipe

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This Baked Sweet Pork Chimichanga is a mouthwatering fusion of American and Mexican flavors, combining tender, slow-cooked pork with a hint of sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does the heavy lifting, making it an effortless yet impressive dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 694 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pound pork roast
  • 2 cups salsa, chunky
  • 12 ounces Dr Pepper Soda
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • non stick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, topping
  • 1 avocado, diced for topping

Instructions
 

  • Place pork roast in slow cooker and fill half full with water. Cook 4 hours on high.
  • Drain water from slow cooker and cut pork into thirds.
  • Mix salsa, Dr. Pepper, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Pour on top of pork and cook for 4 more hours in the slow cooker on low.
  • Drain liquid and shred pork. Save some liquid and mix it back in with the pork to keep it moist.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Evenly divide pork, refried beans and cheese between 8 tortillas.
  • Fold up each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Spray the tops of the chimichangas generously with nonstick cooking spray (you could also use a pastry brush and lightly brush the tops with olive oil).
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, turn over each chimichanga and return to the oven to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and avocado before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 49gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 1064mgFiber: 5gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 2mg
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