Soft Tacos with East L.A. Guacamole Recipe

Name: Soft Tacos with East L.A. Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork shoulder or shoulder, cut in 1/2in cubes; 1 tablespoon lard or shortening; 1 small avocados halved and peeled; 2 teaspoons onions minced; 1 dash garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 small tomatoes chopped; 2 tablespoons onions chopped; 3 Sprigs cilantro chopped; 10 each flour tortillas; 1 wedges lemon

Servings: persons

1 pound pork shoulder or shoulder, cut in 1/2in cubes
1 tablespoon lard or shortening
1 small avocados halved and peeled
2 teaspoons onions minced
1 dash garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons onions chopped
3 Sprigs cilantro chopped
10 each flour tortillas
1 wedges lemon

1
Cook meat in lard 20 minutes stirring occasionally to brown evenly.
2
Reduce heat, cover and cook 30 minutes longer.
3
To make guacamole, mash avocado and blend in minced onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
4
Fold in tomato.
5
Set aside.
6
Drain meat and shred.
7
(There should be about 1 1/2 cups shredded meat.)
8
Combine chopped onion and cilantro.
9
Heat each tortilla on griddle or in skillet until pliable.
10
Spread with guacamole, then top with some of pork mixture.
11
Top meat with some onion mixture and sprinkle with juice from lemon wedge.
12
Roll up and serve with additional lemon wedges.

1237

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork shoulder or shoulder, cut in 1/2in cubes, 1 tablespoon lard or shortening, 1 small avocados halved and peeled, 2 teaspoons onions minced, and more.

Yes, Soft Tacos with East L.A. Guacamole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soft Tacos with East L.A. Guacamole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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