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Baked Sweet Pork Chimichangas Recipe

These Sweet Pork Chimichangas are baked to crispy perfection. The pork roast simmers all day in the slow cooker, giving you the most flavorful sweet pork ever!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time8 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: easy slow cooker recipe, Sweet Pork Chimichanga, Sweet Pork Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 694kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13" Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 pound pork roast
  • 2 cups salsa chunky
  • 12 ounces Dr Pepper Soda
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • non stick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup sour cream topping
  • 1 avocado diced for topping

Instructions

  • Place pork roast in slow cooker and fill half full with water. Cook 4 hours on high.
  • Drain water from slow cooker and cut pork into thirds.
  • Mix salsa, Dr. Pepper, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Pour on top of pork and cook for 4 more hours in the slow cooker on low.
  • Drain liquid and shred pork. Save some liquid and mix it back in with the pork to keep it moist.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Evenly divide pork, refried beans and cheese between 8 tortillas.
  • Fold up each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Spray the tops of the chimichangas generously with nonstick cooking spray (you could also use a pastry brush and lightly brush the tops with olive oil).
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, turn over each chimichanga and return to the oven to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and avocado before serving.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 1064mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 2mg