Pork Chalupas

Zutaten

• 1 lb dried pinto beans
• 3 lb pork loin roast
• 4 oz canned green chiles
• 2 Tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 7 1/2 oz jar jalapeño relish
• 1 lb Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
• Chalupa shells (or corn chips if you can't find shells)
• corn chips (optional if you can't find Chalupa shells)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Wash pinto beans

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix pinto beans, chiles, cumin seeds, salt, garlic and aregano

3. 3

   Place roast into a large Dutch oven

4. 4

   Pour bean mixture over top

5. 5

   Cover with water

6. 6

   Place lid on Dutch oven and simmer for 6 hours

7. 7

   Stir often

8. 8

   Add water when needed

9. 9

   Remove roast from Dutch oven and place on cutting board

10. 10

    Cut meat from the bone

11. 11

    With forks, pull pork apart

12. 12

    Place pork back into Dutch oven

13. 13

    Leave uncovered and cook an addition 1 - 1½ hours or until mix is thick

14. 14

    In large skillet, heat approximately 1/2 tablespoon of oil over a medium heat

15. 15

    Fry chalupa shells for 2 minutes (1 minute on each side)

16. 16

    Remove from oil and pat dry before shaping chalupa

17. 17

    Scoop pork into chalupa shells (or overtop of corn chips if you do not have Chalupa shells)

18. 18

    Spread lettuce, onion, tomatoe and cheese overtop of pork

19. 19

    Serve with jalapeño relish