Ground Pork Tacos

Name: Ground Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground pork; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches); Optional toppings: minced onions, minced fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream or crema

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This ground pork taco recipe combines savory pork, warm spices and a splash of orange juice for bright, flavorful tacos that come together in a flash.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground pork
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Optional toppings: minced onions, minced fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream or crema

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the meat, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, orange juice, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and cayenne. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, 4-5 minutes.
Serve in taco shells with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 330 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

These ground pork tacos are quite flavorful, thanks to a mixture of five seasonings, orange juice, and sauteed green peppers and onions. Serve with your choice of toppings, such as pickled onions, cilantro and sour cream for your favorite Taco Tuesday yet. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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