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Tortilla-Wrapped Cilantro-Lime Pork with Caramelized Onions

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 12, 2023
Bake-Off® Contest 43, 2008
Kimberly Fluck
Canon City, Colorado
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Bring authentic Mexican flavors home with seasoned pork wrapped in cheesy tortillas.

Tortilla-Wrapped Cilantro-Lime Pork with Caramelized Onions

  • Prep Time 50 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 tablespoons CRISCO® 100% Extra Virgin or Pure Olive Oil
  • 1 lb boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick) or pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Fat Free Refried Beans
  • 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 2 cups finely shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime peel, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat with lime mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions turn golden brown. Remove onions from skillet; keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oven to 375°F. Remove pork from marinade; drain pork on paper towels to remove excess moisture. Discard marinade.
  • Step 
    4
    In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove skillet from heat; set aside.
  • Step 
    5
    Brush 1 tablespoon oil on bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 2 (8-inch square) glass baking dishes. In medium microwavable bowl, place refried beans. Cover with microwavable paper towel; microwave on High about 1 minute or until warm.
  • Step 
    6
    To assemble, spoon 2 tablespoons beans down center of each tortilla. Top with pork, onions and cheese. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down in baking dish. Lightly brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil over tortillas.
  • Step 
    7
    Bake uncovered 18 to 24 minutes or until edges of tortillas are golden brown. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

510 Calories
29g Total Fat
25g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
45%
Saturated Fat
12g
58%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
80mg
26%
Sodium
990mg
41%
Potassium
400mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
4g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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