Spiced Ground Pork Tacos

Name: Spiced Ground Pork Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounce ground pork; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.25 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup water; 4 flour tortillas (small); 1 cup cabbage mix (pre-shredded); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)

Quick-cooked ground pork seasoned with robust spices, served in warm tortillas with a crunchy cabbage slaw and black beans for an easy, zesty weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.48/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

8 ounce ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.25 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup water
4 flour tortillas (small)
1 cup cabbage mix (pre-shredded)
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the pork with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2-3 minutes. This will create a saucy, flavorful pork.
While the pork is cooking, combine the pre-shredded cabbage mix and lime juice in a small bowl for a quick slaw. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. Heat the rinsed and drained black beans in a small saucepan or microwave until warm.
Assemble tacos by spooning the spiced ground pork into warm tortillas, topping with the cabbage slaw, and serving with a side of warm black beans.

Notes

For extra crunch, lightly toast the tortillas in a dry skillet before filling.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 495
Protein: 33.1 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 10.2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg