Tex-Mex Soft Tacos With Tinga Pork Filling Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Soft Tacos With Tinga Pork Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: roasted tomatoes; 3 small tomatoes, cored; 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1 small chipotle chile pepper in adobo seasoning (up to 2 or 3 peppers if you like it hot, but NOT the whole can like I once did lol!); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 34 lb boneless pork loin, diced; 1 lb mushroom, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, diced (1/2 lb.); ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon Mexican oregano or ¾ teaspoon marjoram; ½ teaspoon cumin seed, crushed; ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (may sub Monterey Jack cheese or a mild feta); 12 soft corn tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

roasted tomatoes
3 small tomatoes, cored
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 small chipotle chile pepper in adobo seasoning (up to 2 or 3 peppers if you like it hot, but NOT the whole can like I once did lol!)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
34 lb boneless pork loin, diced
1 lb mushroom, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, diced (1/2 lb.)
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon Mexican oregano or ¾ teaspoon marjoram
½ teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
½ cup crumbled queso fresco (may sub Monterey Jack cheese or a mild feta)
12 soft corn tortillas, warmed

1
Make roasted tomatoes: Heat broiler.
2
Line a jelly-roll pan with foil.
3
Broil tomatoes and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until charred.
4
Cool.
5
Peel tomatoes and garlic; pulse in blender with chipotle until almost smooth.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat.
7
Add pork; cook 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once, until brown.
8
Transfer to medium bowl.
9
Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
10
Add mushrooms and onion and cook 8 minutes,stirring occasionally, until browned.
11
Add zucchini, salt, oregano and cumin; cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until zucchini is tender.
12
Add to bowl.
13
Reduce heat to medium-high and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
14
Add roasted tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, just until thickened.
15
Add pork mixture to tomatoes and cook 1 minute more, until heated through.
16
Stir in cheese.
17
Fill each tortilla with a generous 1/3 cup filling and roll up.

9820

kcal

Calories

554

Fat

Carbs

1058

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: roasted tomatoes, 3 small tomatoes, cored, 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 1 small chipotle chile pepper in adobo seasoning (up to 2 or 3 peppers if you like it hot, but NOT the whole can like I once did lol!), and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Soft Tacos With Tinga Pork Filling 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex-Mex Soft Tacos With Tinga Pork Filling

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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