Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Chipotle Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; 1 cup thinly sliced shallots; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; Chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Chopped cilantro (optional)

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Place pork tenderloin between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Remove plastic wrap. Cut pork into thin strips. Combine pork, lime rind, and next 6 ingredients (through salt).
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; saute for 4 minutes or until tender. Place shallots in a large bowl. Add oil to pan. Add pork; saute for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add pork to shallots.
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Warm tortillas according to the package directions. Spoon 1/3 cup pork mixture onto each tortilla, and top each tortilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream and cilantro. Fold in half.
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300

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Pork Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Pork Tacos

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