Ground Pork Tacos
Get ready to elevate taco night with these bold and flavorful Ground Pork Tacos, a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground pork infused with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of oregano, this dish offers a smoky, savory kick that's balanced by the freshness of your favorite toppings. The pork is complemented by a medley of diced onions, garlic, and a touch of tomato paste for a rich, satisfying filling, while warm tortillas provide the perfect base. Pile on crispy shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream, finishing with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, zesty touch. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these customizable tacos are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any time you're craving Mexican-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 sliced into wedges fresh lime
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Remove the cooked ground pork from the skillet and set it aside. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the ground pork to the skillet and mix in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet, stirring until the mixture is evenly coated and slightly thickened. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and pliable.
Assemble the tacos by dividing the ground pork mixture onto each tortilla.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 587 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 3992 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 166.9 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1450 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1548 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
