Pork ‘n’ Pepper Tacos

Name: Pork 'n' Pepper Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 tacos.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Tacos
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork, cut into thin strips; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium jalapeno peppers, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 taco shells, warmed; Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato and salsa

As a Texas native, I prefer spicy food. But since my husband and I both work nights (I'm a nurse), I also need quick dishes like this. I've taken it to parties at work, too, and most tasters enjoy it - with an icy cold soda in most cases! -Jacquie Baldwin, Raleigh, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless pork, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 taco shells, warmed
Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato and salsa

Directions

Saute pork in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned. Add onion and jalapenos; cook 5 minutes longer
Stir in seasonings. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve in taco shells with lettuce, cheese, tomato and salsa.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos (calculated without toppings): 530 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 49g protein.

Originally published as Pork 'n' Pepper Tacos in Country Woman July/August 1998

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justmbeth

Apr 8, 2013

I was a bit disappointed in these. They were ok, just nothing special. Needed a bit more flavor.
snapangel41

Jan 9, 2010

I generally just eat regular tacos, but these won me over! They're great! Even my kids (1 & 2 years old) loved them!