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.

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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: 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.

Tex-Mex Soft Tacos With Tinga Pork Filling

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