Carnitas And Orzo In Red Mole Sauce Recipes

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CARNITAS WITH ORZO AND PEPPERS IN RED MOLE SAUCE



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Here's a tasty way to stretch your grocery dollar. Pork shoulder roast is combined with orzo, peppers and mole sauce to make a spicy Mexican comfort food. -Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red mole sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup quesadilla or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Optional: Chopped cilantro and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place pork in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 325° until tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove pork from oven. Increase oven setting to 350°., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. In a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, combine the orzo, peppers and onion. , In a small saucepan, whisk the chicken broth, mole sauce, tomato paste and remaining salt. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour over orzo and vegetables. Stir in pork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 35-40 minutes. Uncover; broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is golden brown, 4-5 minutes. If desired, top with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream. , FREEZE OPTION: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CARNITAS AND ORZO IN RED MOLE SAUCE



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Carnitas aren't usually made into a casserole, but this one is like having fajitas in one easy dish. Which is why this casserole makes the perfect Meal Prep Meal.

Provided by Tonia

Categories     Main Dish

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Butt Roast
1½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
8 ounces Whole Wheat Orzo
3 Bell Peppers (any color, chopped)
2 Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 cup Onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
¼ cup Red Mole Sauce
2 tablespoons No Salt Added Tomato Paste
4 ounces Reduced Fat Cheddar Jack Cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Place pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan with a rack. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Bake at 325°F for about 1½ hours. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Trim fat and cut meat into ½ inch chunks. Set aside.
  • Cook orzo according to package directions without salt for al dente. Drain and set aside.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until crisp tender. Remove from heat and stir in pork and orzo. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan and spoon mixture into pan.Whisk chicken broth, mole sauce, tomato paste, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt in a small pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until bubbly and slightly thickened. Pour over mixture in 13x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle cheese on top.Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes.
  • Divide mixture evenly between 8 plates and garnish with cilantro if desired.Package any leftovers in airtight containers. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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