Spicy Pork Tacos Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 12 taco shells
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled and chopped
 Stalk celery1 Large, chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), peeled
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz)
 2 canned whole green chilies, rinsed, seeded, and chopped
 Dried oregano1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked pork
 1 medium-size avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced thin
 Lemon juice3 Tablespoon
 Lettuce1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Sour cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

1. Heat the taco shells according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 9- or 10-inch skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions, celery, and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Stir in the tomato sauce, chilies, oregano, and salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the pork and heat through—about 1 minute.
3. Toss the avocado slices with the lemon juice. Fill the taco shells with some of the meat mixture and some avocado slices and shredded lettuce, and top each with a dab of sour cream.
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