Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos

Health score
19%
Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos
490 min.
12
414kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to please a crowd? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos! Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while your slow cooker works its magic to transform a simple pork shoulder into a tender, savory delight.

Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of seasoned pork simmering away, infused with the zesty kick of diced tomatoes and green chiles. The combination of chili powder, garlic, and a touch of honey creates a mouthwatering sauce that perfectly complements the shredded pork. With just a few minutes of prep, you can enjoy a hearty meal that serves up to 12 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

What’s more, these burritos are incredibly versatile! Set up a toppings bar with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crisp lettuce, allowing everyone to customize their own burrito just the way they like it. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious Southwestern-inspired dish!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz tomatoes diced green undrained canned
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • 12 8-inch flour tortilla for burritos (; from two 11.5-oz packages
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 2.5 lb pork shoulder boneless trimmed of fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • 12 servings cheddar cheese fresh diced shredded sour assorted chopped (such as Cheddar cheese, cream, cilantro, lettuce, tomatoes)

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

Calories414kcal
Protein32.23%
Fat38.79%
Carbs28.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.69
Glycemic Load
9.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.574347941772%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:414.09kcal
20.7%
Fat:17.64g
27.13%
Saturated Fat:8.29g
51.81%
Carbohydrates:29.65g
9.88%
Net Carbohydrates:27.21g
9.9%
Sugar:4.53g
5.04%
Cholesterol:86.7mg
28.9%
Sodium:747.55mg
32.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.97g
65.94%
Selenium:44.74µg
63.91%
Vitamin B1:0.89mg
59.4%
Vitamin B3:11.72mg
58.6%
Phosphorus:469.89mg
46.99%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.67%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.58%
Calcium:305.63mg
30.56%
Zinc:3.31mg
22.09%
Vitamin B12:1.14µg
19%
Iron:3.22mg
17.91%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.19%
Potassium:545.96mg
15.6%
Folate:56.85µg
14.21%
Magnesium:49.39mg
12.35%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.81%
Vitamin A:586.97IU
11.74%
Fiber:2.44g
9.75%
Copper:0.18mg
8.76%
Vitamin K:6.25µg
5.95%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.92%
Vitamin C:3.32mg
4.02%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%