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Ground Pork Tacos

Weeknight tacos with seasoned ground pork, warm tortillas, and the classic crunchy toppings—ready in about 25 minutes.

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Ground Pork Tacos

Yield4
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min

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Method

4 steps

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add pork and onion; cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up meat, until browned and onion softens.

  2. 2

    Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add tomato sauce and water. Simmer 4–5 minutes until saucy but not watery. Taste and adjust salt.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave. Fill with pork and pile on toppings. Squeeze lime over each taco.

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