Recipes from Mexico :: Mexican Main Dishes Meat
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) pork butt (weight after trimmed of fat)
1 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 med. onion, chopped
2 (1 1/4 ounce) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ready cut tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
Shredded Cheddar or jack cheese
Green onions, cut into 1/4-in. lengths
Tomatoes, diced
Sour cream
Cut pork into 1 1/2 in. chunks and sear in hot oil until browned on every side. Add onion, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes with jalapenos and diced green chiles; stir well. Cover and simmer over low heat, for 1 hour and 15 mins.
Remove cover and cook 15 mins. more or until liquid has reduced and sauce is thick. Shred meat with two forks. Spoon filling into warm flour tortillas and top with cheese, green onions, tomatoes and sour cream.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
