Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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These pork tacos are super quick to make thanks to ground pork! Serve the pork filling in warm corn tortillas topped with homemade pineapple salsa. The flavor is similar to Mexican al pastor tacos, but these are ready in a fraction of the time.

Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Ground Pork Filling

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 1 tablespoon soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi® Jugo)

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple

  • ¼ cup minced red onion

  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • salt to taste

  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Directions

  1. Combine ground pork, liquid seasoning, ground chipotle powder, and garlic in a bowl. Set aside briefly for flavors to meld.

  2. Meanwhile, make the salsa: Combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Crumble ground pork into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until pork is completely browned and edges begin to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Place pork in a bowl and keep warm. Wipe out skillet.

  4. Warm tortillas in skillet over medium-low heat, about 20 seconds per side. Divide meat mixture between tortillas and top with pineapple salsa.

Cook’s Note

Jugo Maggi seasoning is the Mexican version of regular Maggi seasoning, and can be found in the International aisle of your supermarket. It will add a deep umami flavor to ground pork. If you cannot find either, you can combine equal parts soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239 Calories
13g Fat
15g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 700mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 310mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.