Ground Pork Tacos
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4.9
22 reviews
Excellent
Ground Pork Tacos
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These ground pork tacos are incredibly flavorful and easy to customize with toppings. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 white onion diced, medium
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- salt
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 8 corn tortillas 6 inch round
Garnish
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa verde
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce shredded
- red onion pickled
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add the oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir, cook 30 seconds more. Season with pinch of kosher salt.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, brown sugar and tomato paste, simmer on low for 2 minutes. Add the ground pork, water and orange juice. Break up the meat with the spoon. Stir and reduce for 10 minutes. Season to taste.
- Over a hot flame on the stovetop or on a grill, char the fresh, soft corn tortillas on both sides.
- Fill each taco shell with pork filling, pico de gallo or salsa verde, lettuce and pickled onions. Optional: drizzle with Mexican Crema.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
360mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
364IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
22 reviews
Excellent
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