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Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
salt & pepper
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 cups shredded lettuce
12 hard or soft taco shells
optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, etc
Directions
1. In a large pan over medium heat cook the onion and pork until no pink remains, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the pork as it cooks.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3. Add the water, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 tsp of salt. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula to release and stuck on bits and cook 5 to 10 more minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
4. Warm your taco shells and fill with the pork mixture, top with cheese, lettuce, and any other toppings.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3. Add the water, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 tsp of salt. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula to release and stuck on bits and cook 5 to 10 more minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
4. Warm your taco shells and fill with the pork mixture, top with cheese, lettuce, and any other toppings.
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