Pork Tenderloin, Caramelized Onion, and Monterey Jack Baked Flautas
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Flautas:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
- 1 pork tenderloin diced
- Chili powder to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Coriander to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Cumin powder to taste
- Oregano to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas
- Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Serving:
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil then coat with cooking olive oil spray.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 6-7 minutes until slightly caramelized and tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is HOT add the diced pork tenderloin then season, to taste, with all of the spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown but not yet cooked through (it will finish cooking in the oven). Remove from the stove.
- Wrap flour tortillas in wet paper towels and microwave them for 1 minute or until soft.
- Place a bit of Monterey Jack cheese in the center of the tortilla first then add caramelized onion on top of the cheese, then diced pork tenderloin; roll.
- Place, seam side down, on a baking sheet; finish rolling the rest of the flautas, then spray each of them with cooking spray.
- Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes then turn over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve the flautas with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and/or salsa for dipping. Enjoy.