*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                      Chalupas with Chipotle Chiles

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Main Dishes
                Pork & Ham

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      3 lb          pork loin roast
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        pepper -- to taste
   3      cloves        garlic -- sliced
   1      16 oz pkg     dried pinto beans -- soaked several hrs
   1      teaspoon      oregano
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   1      7 ounce can   chopped green chiles -- drained
   2      to 3          chipotle peppers -- en adobo, minced

Rub roast with salt and pepper.  Cut small slits in roast; insert 
garlic 
slices.  Place on rack in broiler pan.  Broil for 15 minutes.  Place 
roast 
in slow cooker.  Rinse pinto beans; drain.  Add to slow cooker.  Add 
oregano, cumin, chili powder, green chiles and enough water to cover. 

Cook, covered, on low for 8 or 9 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 
the 
chipotles. Cook, uncovered, for 1 hour longer.  Skim off fat; discard 

bones.   Serve on a bed of corn chips with shredded cheese, chopped 
green 
onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, avocado, salsa and sour cream.
      Add a can of diced tomatoes or Rotel to leftovers and serve 
over 
rice.  Delicious!
     


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