Pork Mole in Tortilla Cups Recipe

Name: Pork Mole in Tortilla Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Ground black pepper; 1 jar prepared mole; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; 24 tortilla cups, recipe follows; Sour cream, for garnish; Cilantro leaves, for garnish; 8 (8-inch) round flour tortillas; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Special equipment: pastry brush, 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, 24 cup mini muffin tin

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
1 jar prepared mole
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
24 tortilla cups, recipe follows
Sour cream, for garnish
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
8 (8-inch) round flour tortillas
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Special equipment: pastry brush, 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, 24 cup mini muffin tin

1
Pour the olive oil into a skillet and place over high heat.
2
Add the garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the pork, season with salt and pepper, and saute until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
4
Add 6 tablespoons mole and water and continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture is thick.
5
To assemble, fill each tortilla cup with the pork mole.
6
Top with sour cream and a cilantro leaf.
7
Serve warm.
8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
9
Place the tortillas in the microwave, cover with a damp cloth and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
10
Remove and keep covered.
11
Take 1 tortilla from the stack and place it on a flat surface.
12
Brush both sides with the olive oil and, using the biscuit cutter, cut out 3 rounds.
13
Press 1 into each of the muffin cups.
14
Repeat until all the cups are filled.
15
Place the tin in the oven and bake until the cups are crispy and slightly brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
16
Remove the cups from the tin and set aside to cool.
17
Store at room temperature until ready to serve.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pork Mole in Tortilla Cups falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pork Mole in Tortilla Cups

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