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Cilantro Lime Pork Roll Ups With Caramelized Onions
 
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 51 Minutes
Servings: 4
Bring authentic Mexican flavors home with seasoned pork wrapped in cheesy tortillas. Source:
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 small onions, thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (11 1/2 ounce) package flour tortillas (8 burrito-sized tortillas)
2 cups finely shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (8 oz) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (8 oz)
1 -1 1/2 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
Directions:
1. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime peel, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat with lime mixture.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours to marinate.
4. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
5. Add onions; cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions turn golden brown.
6. Remove onions from skillet; keep warm.
7. Heat oven to 375°F
8. Remove pork from marinade; drain pork on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
9. Discard marinade.
10. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
11. Add pork; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
12. Remove skillet from heat; set aside.
13. Brush 1 tablespoon oil on bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 2 (8-inch square) glass baking dishes.
14. In medium microwavable bowl, place refried beans.
15. Cover with microwavable paper towel; microwave on High about 1 minute or until warm.
16. To assemble, spoon 2 tablespoons beans down center of each tortilla.
17. Top with pork, onions and cheese.
18. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down in baking dish.
19. Lightly brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil over tortillas.
20. Bake uncovered 18 to 24 minutes or until edges of tortillas are golden brown.
21. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com