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two ground pork tacos on a plate topped with diced onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime wedges
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Ground Pork Tacos

Two ways to make tacos with ground pork using spicy citrus and green chile sauces.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground pork tacos, ground pork tenderloin tacos, tacos with ground pork
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Pork Tenderloin*
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Your Choice of Seasoning from the Notes Below

Instructions

  • Brown the ground pork over medium-high heat with the olive oil before breaking apart and fully cooking.
  • Add the spices, orange juice or enchilada sauce, and water. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve on warmed tortillas with diced white onion, cilantro, and salsa.

Notes

*To make ground pork tenderloin, trim any excess fat and silver skin away. Slice the pork tenderloin into 3" chunks and add to a food processor. Pulse 6-8 times until you reach your desired grind. Regular ground pork and other ground meats work fine, though nutrition facts will be affected.

For Green Chile Ground Pork Tacos

  • 8 oz Frontera Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (or any enchilada sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Water
Nutrition facts: 115 calories, 15g protein, 3g carbs, and 5g fat per 3.5 oz serving (makes 6)

For Spicy Citrus Ground Pork Tacos

You can substitute the seasoning blend below for packaged taco seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Lite Orange Juice
  • 1/2 cup Water
Nutrition facts: 120 calories, 15g protein, 5g carbs, and 4g fat per 3.5 oz serving (makes 6)
More seasoning ideas: Ground Pork Tacos al Pastor and Sticky Sweet Pork Tenderloin Strips (this sauce would make great Asian ground pork tacos)

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g