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Fresh Ideas - July 13 - Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Fiesta Flats™

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 8:00am
SOURCE: Ortega Products

 Didn’t think taco night could get any better? Pile on the fun with the unique shape of Ortega® Fiesta Flats™ Flat Bottom Taco Shells.

Celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez proclaims, “Fiesta Flats™ are my new go-to pantry staple whether hosting a party or serving a no-mess, quick dinner for the kids. They are a great way to add a little crunch to your favorite entrees, appetizers or party snacks.” For more great Fiesta Flats™ recipes, visit Ortega.com.

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Fiesta Flats™

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (3-pound) boneless pork roast
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 package (1.25 ounces) ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix or 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 12 ORTEGA® Fiesta Flats™ Flat Bottom Taco Shells
  • Sour cream, if desired

 

Preparation

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and add pork roast. Cook, turning several times, until well-browned on all sides, approximately 7-9 minutes. Add sliced onions and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until onions are softened.
  2. Place pork and onions in slow cooker. Pour water into skillet and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add water and pan juices to slow cooker with taco seasoning. Cook for 8 hours on low, until pork is tender and falling apart. Pull meat with two forks into shreds.
  3. To serve, mound pork into Fiesta Flats™ and top with taco sauce and sour cream, if desired.

 

Serves
6 servings

Preparation Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
8 hours