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ground pork tacos

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These ground pork tacos are packed with perfectly seasoned ground pork, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, blackened corn, avocado, and chipotle ranch. They are always a family favorite and a welcome sight on the dinner table. I love making these tacos as much as my family loves eating them. They are always filling, refreshing, and flavorful. I like to serve them with cilantro lime rice, refried beans, and rice pudding.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ground pork tacos

  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 1/2 md
    yellow onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    corn kernels (fresh, canned, and drained, or frozen)
  • 8
    flour or corn tortillas, 6 inch each
  • 3/4 c
    bottle ranch dressing
  • 1 Tbsp
    adoba sauce
  • OPTIONAL TACO TOPPINGS
  • chopped cilantro
  • pickled onions
  • lettuce
  • avocados
  • Cotija cheese
  • pickled jalapeños

How To Make ground pork tacos

  • 1
    Brown the ground pork in a large skillet over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the onions. Cook until the pork is browned and the onions are soft.
  • 2
    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, and ground cayenne pepper. Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the water evaporates and the pork is coated.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and cook for a couple of minutes without disturbing. Then, stir and cook for several more minutes or until the corn is slightly charred.
  • 4
    In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and Adobo sauce.
  • 5
    To assemble the tacos, spoon the pork mixture into the warmed tortillas and divide the blackened corn and other toppings evenly between the tacos. Drizzle the chipotle ranch over the assembled tacos.
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