Ground Pork Tacos

Crispy-edged seasoned pork in warm tortillas with all the fixings.

Ground Pork Tacos
Servings
8
Total Time25 minutes
Prep15 minutes
Cook10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground pork (or ground beef)
  • 1-2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water (can substitute broth)
  • salt to taste
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

  • shredded cabbage, see notes
  • 1 large avocado, pitted and mashed
  • 2 tbsp sour cream, see notes
  • pickled onions
  • pico de gallo
  • tomatillo salsa
  • lime, quartered

Directions

PREPARE PORK

  1. Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Press the pork flat into the pan and brown undisturbed for about 5 minutes.

  2. Break into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.

  3. Toss with 1 tbsp taco seasoning. Taste and adjust — with homemade seasoning, use 2 tbsp.

  4. Stir in the water and simmer until thickened and coating the pork. Season with salt if needed.

ASSEMBLE TACOS

  1. Wrap tortillas in two foil-wrapped stacks and warm in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

  2. Fill each tortilla with pork and toppings. Try mashed avocado on the bottom, then pork, cabbage, pickled onions, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Cabbage: Raw shredded cabbage works, but a cilantro lime coleslaw (lime, honey, olive oil dressing) is even better. Salt the cabbage before dressing for crunch.
  • Sour cream: To drizzle, thin 2 tbsp sour cream with 1-2 tsp water or lime juice.
  • Make-ahead: Pork keeps refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water to moisten.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 taco
Calories 264
Fat 16g
Carbs 14g
Protein 16g