Enchilada Bake with Pulled Pork and Spelt

This cheesy enchilada bake is made with tender pulled pork, black beans, chewy spelt and loads of veggies. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Cheesy Enchilada Bake with Shredded Pork - a hearty comforting Mexican dish to feed a crowd

This cheesy enchilada bake is made with tender pulled pork, black beans, chewy spelt and loads of veggies. Perfect for feeding a crowd! 

Enchilada Bake with Pork and Spelt - a cheesy Mexican casserole that feeds a crowd

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Whenever I prepare large batches of meat like pot roast, pulled chicken or shredded pork, I love repurposing leftovers into something new and equally delicious. Whether it’s a big pot of soup, a hearty entree salad or a comforting pasta dish, it’s always a good idea to have leftover protein on hand for quick weeknight meals. 

Cheesy Pork Enchilada Bake with Spelt - a hearty and delicious one pot Mexican recipe

After we enjoyed Gloria’s mouth-watering shredded pork tacos recently, I decided to use the leftover meat to create a cheesy one-pot enchilada bake. For added protein and fiber, I mixed the pork with black beans, chewy spelt and loads of fresh vegetables.

Cheesy Enchilada Bake with Pork and Spelt - a hearty one pot Mexican recipe

They great thing about these one-pot enchilada bakes is that you can really stretch your food budget by using a small amount of meat to create a huge amount of food that will feed a crowd. Since the beans and spelt are also full of protein, you still end up with a hearty and satisfying dinner.

Cheesy Enchilada Bake with Shredded Pork - a hearty comforting Mexican dish to feed a crowd

Of course, don’t forget the toppings. Avocado chunks, diced red onion, scallions and cilantro are just a few of the endless garnish ideas for this cheesy enchilada bake. A little Srircha never hurts either.

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Enchilada Bake with Pork and Spelt - a cheesy Mexican casserole that feeds a crowd

Enchilada Bake with Pulled Pork and Spelt

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This cheesy enchilada bake is made with tender pulled pork, black beans, chewy spelt and loads of veggies. Perfect for feeding a crowd!
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
TOTAL: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup uncooked spelt berries (prepared according to package directions)
  • 2 cups leftover pulled pork (or meat of choice)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 1 red pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (store bought or homemade)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or mild cheddar)
  • diced avocado (minced red onion, cilantro – optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and have a 9″ x 13″ baking dish ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked spelt, pulled pork, zucchini, red pepper, corn, black beans and enchilada sauce. Check for seasoning and add salt or pepper to taste.
  • Spread mixture evenly into baking dish and sprinkled with shredded cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and bubbles start to form around the edges, around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve with optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 44.3gProtein: 35.6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10.8gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1338mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 4.4g

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14 thoughts on “Enchilada Bake with Pulled Pork and Spelt”

  1. Made this last night and my kids and I loved it. I didn’t have spelt berries so I subbed with a wild rice mixture. I made the home made enchilada sauce in your link (super easy and delicious), and this meal turned out really well. One addition – I layered the bottom of the dish with soft corn tortillas.

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