Leftover Tex-Mex Pork Casserole Recipe

Name: Leftover Tex-Mex Pork Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups pork, 1/2 inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (reserve); 1 cup chicken stock; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; salt; pepper; 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 cups blue corn tortilla chips, slightly crushed

Servings: persons

3 cups pork, 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (reserve)
1 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt
pepper
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups blue corn tortilla chips, slightly crushed

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Coat a 9 x 13 glass casserole dish with non-stick spray. Evenly distribute crushed tortilla chips over bottom of the dish.
3
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium until butter foams. Add bell peppers, onions and garlic. Saute' until soft.
4
Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving the juice. Crush them up some, just so not whole.
5
Add pork to skillet with vegies. Add crushed tomatoes, basil and cumin. Slowly add some of reserved tomato juice and chicken stock. This is where you need to do a lot of taste-testing. You need enough to moisten the ingredients but not too soupy, probably 3/4 cup total. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste. I also added a pinch of sugar to tone down the acidic taste.
7
Pour over the chips. Top with Velvetta and cheddar cheese.
8
Bake at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

1085

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups pork, 1/2 inch cubes, 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, chopped 1/2 inch pieces, 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Leftover Tex-Mex Pork Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leftover Tex-Mex Pork Casserole

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