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Carnitas Enchiladas Verde with Black Beans and Corn
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Carnitas Enchiladas Verde with Black Beans and Corn

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2½ - 3 cups Pork Carnitas, **click the link up above for the recipe
  • 1 15-oz can Verde Enchilada Sauce, **use a 28-oz can if you like them saucy
  • 8-10 Flour tortillas, **I used fajita size
  • 1 15-oz can Black Beans, drained & rinsed
  • ½ cup frozen corn thawed
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Serve with:

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Grape tomatoes, quartered
  • Avocado, diced
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Make the carnitas recipe–click the link above for the recipe.  This takes 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Wrap the flour tortillas in a dishcloth, then place them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until they are pliable.
  • Pour enough verde enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Place some of the pork, a spoonful of beans, and a bit of corn down the center of the tortilla.
  • Roll and place seam side down in the baking dish, or roll burrito-style if you prefer. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Pour more sauce over each rolled enchilada, then top with the shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil, then place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, then bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro, green onions, diced avocado, sour cream, and hot sauce on the side. Enjoy.