Green Chile Pork Tamale Filling Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups diced yellow sweet onions
8 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz canned mild green chilies (3 four -oz cans)
2 lbs ground lean pork
2 tbsp minced fresh mexican oregano
1 tbsp dried ancho chile powder
2 tsp dried ground cumin
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions:

In a large, heavy pot heat the oil (I use my Le Cruset). Saute the onion until just translucent, then add the minced garlic and saute another few minutes until garlic softens.
Add the green chiles and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, allowing most of the moisture from the chiles to evaporate.
Add the ground pork and stir well to combine. Saute until pork is fully cooked and slightly browned, about 10-14 minutes. Add the ancho powder, cumin, and oregano, stirring to coat the mixture well.
Fold in the cotija cheese and combine well. Use as tamale filling and enjoy! Top your tamales with your favorite tamale sauce (I use my Rich and Delicious Enchilada Sauce recipe for tamales, absolutely wonderful stuff).
Also works very well as an enchilada filling. Makes about 3-4 cups filling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	939.01 Kcal (3931 kJ)
Calories from fat	621.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	69.11g	106%
Cholesterol	244.34mg	81%
Sodium	2924.87mg	122%
Potassium	597.31mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.88g	6%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	8%
Protein	67.08g	134%
Vitamin C	107.3mg	179%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	60%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	946mg	95%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	367.78 Kcal (1540 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.07g	106%
Cholesterol	95.7mg	81%
Sodium	1145.58mg	122%
Potassium	233.95mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.61g	6%
Sugars	2.05g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	8%
Protein	26.27g	134%
Vitamin C	42mg	179%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	60%
Iron	0.9mg	12%
Calcium	370.5mg	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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