Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos
490 min.
12
292kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a delicious and satisfying meal? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos! Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. With a cooking time of up to 10 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the tender pork to absorb all the zesty flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and chili powder.

Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of slow-cooked pork that has been simmering all day, ready to be shredded and wrapped in warm tortillas. Each bite is a delightful combination of savory and slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of honey, making it a hit for both adults and kids alike. Plus, this dish is dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or a casual gathering with friends, these burritos are sure to impress. Customize your meal with your favorite toppings, from fresh avocado to zesty salsa, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds. With 12 servings, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week. Dive into this flavorful journey and make your next meal a fiesta!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz tomatoes diced green undrained canned
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • 12 8-inch flour tortilla for burritos (; from two 11.5-oz packages old el paso®
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 2.5 lb pork shoulder boneless trimmed of fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons tomato paste 

Equipment

  • blender
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Place pork in cooker.
  3. In blender, place tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, garlic, chili powder and salt. Cover; blend on medium-high speed 10 seconds, stopping blender frequently to scrape sides.
  4. Pour over pork.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  6. Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
  7. Serve pork mixture on tortillas with toppings. Pork mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories292kcal
Protein36.27%
Fat23.36%
Carbs40.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.44
Glycemic Load
9.05
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.879565135292%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.69kcal
14.58%
Fat:7.44g
11.44%
Saturated Fat:2.53g
15.81%
Carbohydrates:28.92g
9.64%
Net Carbohydrates:26.48g
9.63%
Sugar:4.43g
4.93%
Cholesterol:56.7mg
18.9%
Sodium:551.35mg
23.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.98g
51.96%
Vitamin B1:0.88mg
58.82%
Vitamin B3:11.7mg
58.52%
Selenium:36.25µg
51.78%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.55%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.89%
Phosphorus:332.49mg
33.25%
Iron:3.18mg
17.65%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.04%
Potassium:522.86mg
14.94%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.75%
Vitamin B12:0.82µg
13.7%
Folate:50.55µg
12.64%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.57%
Magnesium:41.29mg
10.32%
Fiber:2.44g
9.75%
Calcium:93.53mg
9.35%
Copper:0.17mg
8.27%
Vitamin A:286.37IU
5.73%
Vitamin K:5.53µg
5.27%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.42%
Vitamin C:3.32mg
4.02%