Pulled Pork Casserole – Leftover Mexican Carnitas

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This pulled pork casserole is made with leftover Mexican carnitas, and it’s super delicious. Just add cheese and a few other ingredients for a delicious meal.

Pulled pork casserole carnitas.
Pulled pork casserole.

This pulled pork casserole is made with Pork Carnitas and Keto Enchilada Sauce.

This pulled pork casserole makes four servings.

Pulled Pork Casserole Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of Butter
  • 1 clove of Garlic, crushed
  • 1 small Green Pepper, diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of Salt
  • 2 cups of Cauliflower, riced
  • 6 ounces of Low Carb Pork Carnitas
  • 2 tablespoons of Lime Juice
  • 2 serves of Low Carb Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup of Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 1 medium Tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup of Scallions, sliced

How To Make Pulled Pork Casserole

How to make pulled pork casserole
How to make pulled pork casserole
  1. Place a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the butter, garlic, and green pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cauliflower rice and continue to cook while stirring for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the Low Carb Pork Carnitas and lime juice and stir well before adding the Low Carb Enchilada Sauce. Bring the pan to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the cilantro and cheese over the casserole. Remove from the stovetop and broil/grill until the cheese has melted.
  7. Garnish with the diced tomato and sliced scallions, and serve.
  8. We recommend serving it with sour cream and Keto Guacamole!
Pulled pork casserole.

Pulled Pork Casserole

This pulled pork casserole is a delicious comfort food made with leftover Mexican pork carnitas loaded with your favorite flavors.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Matt Dobson

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 small Green Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Cauliflower riced
  • 6 oz Low Carb Pork Carnitas
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 serves Low Carb Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup Scallions sliced

Instructions

  • Place a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the butter, garlic and green pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, salt and pepper and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower rice and continue to cook, whilst stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Add the Low Carb Pork Carnitas and lime juice and stir well before adding the Low Carb Enchilada Sauce. Bring the pan to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cilantro and cheese over the casserole. Remove from the stove top and broil until the cheese had melted.
  • Garnish with the diced tomato and sliced scallions and serve.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 998IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg

How To Store Pulled Pork Casserole

Store the pulled pork casserole in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to days or freeze for up to three months.

Pulled pork Left over carnitas casserole recipe.
Pulled pork Leftover carnitas casserole.

Pulled Pork Casserole

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

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