*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                     Chalupas with Chipotle Chiles

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Main Dishes
               Pork & Ham

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      3 lb          pork loin roast
  1      teaspoon      salt
                       pepper -- to taste
  3      cloves        garlic -- sliced
  1      16 oz pkg     dried pinto beans -- soaked several hrs
  1      teaspoon      oregano
  1      teaspoon      ground cumin
  1      tablespoon    chili powder
  1      7 ounce can   chopped green chiles -- drained
  2      to 3          chipotle peppers -- en adobo, minced

Rub roast with salt and pepper.  Cut small slits in roast; insert
garlic
slices.  Place on rack in broiler pan.  Broil for 15 minutes.  Place
roast
in slow cooker.  Rinse pinto beans; drain.  Add to slow cooker.  Add
oregano, cumin, chili powder, green chiles and enough water to cover.

Cook, covered, on low for 8 or 9 hours, stirring occasionally. Add
the
chipotles. Cook, uncovered, for 1 hour longer.  Skim off fat; discard

bones.   Serve on a bed of corn chips with shredded cheese, chopped
green
onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, avocado, salsa and sour cream.
     Add a can of diced tomatoes or Rotel to leftovers and serve
over
rice.  Delicious!



                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -