Craving a mouthwatering Mexican dish that'll make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests beg for seconds? Get ready to revolutionize your weeknight cooking with these Instant Pot Pork Poblano Skillet Enchiladas - a game-changing recipe that combines the convenience of pressure cooking with the bold, authentic flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine! In just 40 minutes, you'll transform simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that's so incredibly delicious, you'll want to ditch takeout forever.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder, cubed
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cubing pork shoulder into 1-inch pieces and seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown seasoned pork cubes until golden, approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped onions and poblano peppers to the Instant Pot, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the meat and vegetables, stirring to combine and coat evenly.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 12-15 minutes until pork is tender and easily shreds.
- Quick release pressure and open lid, shredding pork using two forks directly in the cooking liquid.
- Layer corn tortillas in the Instant Pot, overlapping slightly to create a skillet-style enchilada base.
- Spoon shredded pork and vegetable mixture over tortillas, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of the enchiladas.
- Cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes to allow cheese to melt and flavors to meld.
- Serve hot directly from the Instant Pot, garnishing with optional fresh cilantro or sour cream if desired.
Tips
- Choose a well-marbled pork shoulder for maximum tenderness and flavor - the fat helps keep the meat juicy during pressure cooking.
- For extra depth of flavor, toast your chili powder in the Instant Pot for 30 seconds before adding the pork to enhance its smoky notes.
- Don't skip browning the meat - this crucial step develops a rich, caramelized exterior that adds complexity to the entire dish.
- When shredding the pork, do it directly in the cooking liquid to help the meat absorb even more flavor and stay moist.
- Use fresh corn tortillas and slightly overlap them to create a perfect enchilada base that catches all the delicious sauce and meat.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use a hot enchilada sauce to kick up the heat.
- Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to become perfectly melted and gooey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 110mg
