This is so good! Its juicy and tender, budget friendly, easy to make and full of flavor. What more can I say! This enchilada pork bowl freezer meal will have you enjoying bbq pulled pork with no cooking!
Whats better then an authentic pork enchilada. Mexican food is a favorite in our household and pulled pork is a top choice! Make this enchilada recipe healthy by skipping the tortillas and topping off rice or cauliflower rice with your pulled pork!
You can even make your own healthy enchilada sauce with the recipe provided!
Making sauces at home is as simple as blending together simple ingredients! Giving you fresh, flavorful, and clean food! Non of the bad stuff and no weird ingredients. If your interested in learning more about preservative free living.
Slow cooker pork enchiladas are so kid friendly and do not overwhelm with spice. You can add a little spice if desired by adding in chipotle, jalapeno or just upping the chili powder.
Your kids will love peicing together the perfect plate topping off their enchilada pork with fresh veggies, guac and cheese!
The color and vibrance of this dish will create a fun happy environment everyone will enjoy at dinner!
So bring everyone together and have fun enjoying this enchilada pork bowl freezer meal! Don’t forget to tag @FamilyFoodFreezer or #familyfoodfreezer! Hope you enjoy!
Slow Cooker Enchilada Pork Bowl
Ingredients
Pork:
- 2 lb Pork Tenderloin
Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatos
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Fresh Pineapple, chopped*
Fresh Ingredients (Not needed until day of cooking):
- Salsa
- Paleo Sour Cream (recipe for fast and easy paleo sour cream below)
- Favorite burrito bowl toppings (Avocado, bell peppers, onions, etc…)
Supplies for freezing:
- 1 Gallon Freezer Bag
- 1 Quart Freezer Bag
Instructions
Directions:
- Season all sides of pork with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Place pork in slow cooker.
- Blend together all sauce ingredients in high speed blender or food processor to make enchilada sauce and pour sauce over pork.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Before serving grill pineapple in skillet for 3-5 minutes over med-high heat.
- Shred pork, top with grilled pineapple and sauce, and serve with favorite toppings over rice (cauliflower rice if paleo).
Freezer Directions:
- Label gallon freezer bag with recipe name, cooking directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Season all sides of pork with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Blend together all sauce ingredients in high speed blender or food processor to make enchilada sauce.
- Add pork and sauce to labeled gallon freezer bag.
- Add leftover fresh pineapple to quart freezer bag and set inside gallon freezer bag.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Store in freezer for up to three months.
Cooking from Freezer Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Add freezer bag contents into the slow cooker (Set sauce in quart size bag aside).
- Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Before serving grill pineapple in skillet for 3-5 minutes over med-high heat.
- Shred pork, top with grilled pineapple and sauce, and serve with favorite toppings over rice (cauliflower rice if paleo).
What do you do with pulled pork after cooking?
Enjoy pulled pork atop rice, cauliflower rice, in tortillas or on chips. There are so many different ways to enjoy this enchilada pulled pork!
Do you freeze enchiladas cooked or uncooked?
You can freeze this enchilada pork recipe cooked or uncooked! If you are meal prepping I recommend following the freezer instructions so you have an easy dinner whenever needed and then freeze the leftovers if you need to so you can pack an easy lunch!
What can you eat with enchiladas?
This enchilada pork goes great with rice and beans, chips and guac or salsa or even some street corn!
Should I thaw frozen enchiladas before baking?
If you forgot to thaw this enchilada pork bowl freezer meal no problem just add them to the slow cooker and you will be able to enjoy the dish when ready!
Can I use this recipe for a traditional enchilada in tortillas?
Of course! You will need to cook the recipe first then use it as a filling in tortillas, top with the sauce in slow cooker and cheese, cook in preheated oven at 400 for 10-15 minutes!
How long does pulled pork last in the fridge?
Store this pulled pork in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
How can I eat pulled pork without bread?
You can enjoy this enchilada pulled pork on its own, over rice, cauliflower rice, chips or in tortillas. Endless possibilities!
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Try making this easy fast 10 Minute Paleo Sour Cream to top off your enchilada bowl!
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