Chalupas with chipotle chiles

 
                       Chalupas with Chipotle Chiles
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Crockpot                         Main Dishes
                 Pork & Ham
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      3 lb          pork loin roast
    1      teaspoon      salt
                         pepper -- to taste
    3      cloves        garlic -- sliced
    1      16 oz pkg     dried pinto beans -- soaked several hrs
    1      teaspoon      oregano
    1      teaspoon      ground cumin
    1      tablespoon    chili powder
    1      7 ounce can   chopped green chiles -- drained
    2      to 3          chipotle peppers -- en adobo, minced
 
 Rub roast with salt and pepper.  Cut small slits in roast; insert 
 garlic 
 slices.  Place on rack in broiler pan.  Broil for 15 minutes.  Place 
 roast 
 in slow cooker.  Rinse pinto beans; drain.  Add to slow cooker.  Add 
 oregano, cumin, chili powder, green chiles and enough water to cover. 
 
 Cook, covered, on low for 8 or 9 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 
 the 
 chipotles. Cook, uncovered, for 1 hour longer.  Skim off fat; discard 
 
 bones.   Serve on a bed of corn chips with shredded cheese, chopped 
 green 
 onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, avocado, salsa and sour cream.
       Add a can of diced tomatoes or Rotel to leftovers and serve 
 over 
 rice.  Delicious!
      
 
 
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