Pork Street Tacos
These pork street tacos are a breeze to put together, packed with flavor, and a fresh variation on traditional tacos. Homemade tortillas seal the deal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 694kcal
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 7 oz salsa verde 1 small can
- 2 cups chopped or shredded pork cooked (you could also use chicken or turkey)
- 10 small corn tortillas or homemade tortillas recipe follows
- Toppings of your choice
For the Tortillas
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water don't add it all at once
Instructions
For the Pork Filling
- Melt butter over medium heat in a sauté pan.
- Cook onions until translucent and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add salsa verde and pork. Simmer until flavors are melded, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon onto tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.
- Some traditional street taco toppings are raw onion, cilantro, radish, sour cream and some Monterey Jack cheese.
For the Tortillas
- Combine flour, salt and shortening with a pastry cutter.
- Add water gradually until soft dough forms.
- Roll out on a floured surface until very thin.
- Cook in a non-stick or cast iron skillet on medium high heat for a couple minutes on each side, until dark golden brown spots appear.
- To keep pliable, put warm tortillas in a container, foil or baggie with the lid on or closed.
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1048mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8% | Vitamin C: 4.6% | Calcium: 8% | Iron: 26.2%