Ground Pork Tacos
Savory ground pork seasoned with a blend of Mexican spices, paired with a zesty chipotle crema, wrapped in warm corn tortillas, creates an enticing mix of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 8 tacos
Ingredients
Tortillas
- 8 corn tortillas
Chipotle Crema
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
For the Pork
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder (recipe note #1)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- shredded cabbage
- thinly sliced radishes
- finely diced white onion
- crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese) or cotija
- fresh cilantro leaves
- thinly sliced fresh or pickled jalapeño optional
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
For the Tortillas
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C). (recipe note #2)
- Wrap 2 stacks of 4 tortillas separately in foil. Heat in oven 10 to 15 minutes until soft and warm.8 corn tortillas
For the Chipotle Crema
- In a medium bowl combine: Mexican crema (or sour cream), lime juice and zest, chipotle chile powder, and kosher salt; stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.1/2 cup Mexican crema, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder , 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Pork
- While tortillas warm, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground pork and increase to medium-high heat; cook and stir, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and nearly cooked through. (If needed, drain excess fat.) Add orange juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin and chipotle chile powder; stir to combine and bring to boil. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes more until meat is cooked through and liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper.2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder , Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
To Assemble Tacos
- Divide pork mixture and desired toppings evenly among warm tortillas. Drizzle each taco with Chipotle Crema and garnish with cilantro leaves and jalapeño slices if desired. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
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Notes
- Chipotle chile powder is a smoky spice made with only smoked and dried chipotle peppers, not a standard chili powder that is a blend of spices.
- Warming tortillas in the oven is easy and great for feeding several people at once, but you can also lightly fry tortillas in oil if you prefer a crunchy taco.
- Note that topping amounts are 'to taste' and are not included in nutrition information.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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