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Smoky Pork Mince Tacos

Name: Smoky Pork Mince Tacos
Prep time: 00:10:00
Cook time: 00:08:00
Total time: 00:18:00
Cuisine: Mexican

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A firm Mexican favourite featuring lean pork mince that is quick, full of flavour and on the table in 10 minutes!

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 8-10 mins

Serves: 6

Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky

Ingredients

500g lean pork mince (5% fat)

2 teaspoons oil

2 teaspoons smoked or ground paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic granules

12 crunchy taco shells

To serve:

100g shredded iceberg lettuce

50g freshly chopped tomatoes

50g fresh cucumber, diced

125g pot low fat yogurt, sour cream or mayonnaise

½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes, optional

Large handful fresh coriander leaves

1 x 150g pot prepared tomato salsa, optional

Lime wedges

Prepared coleslaw, optional

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over moderate heat. Add the pork mince, spices and garlic granules. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the mince is brown, stirring occasionally and breaking up the mince with the back of a wooden spoon.

Step 2

Meanwhile, put the side ingredients and relishes into separate bowls and dishes.

Step 3

Warm the tacos according to the packet instructions.

Step 4

Arrange the tacos onto a large plate or on taco holders. Transfer the pork mince to large warm plate and build your tacos according to your liking.

Each serving provides

Based on pork mince (5% fat)

Energy

744kj

178kcal

Fat

11%

Saturates

0.9g

Sugars

4.1g

Salt

0.17g

% of an adult's Reference intake

Typical energy values per 100g: 635kJ, 152kcal, 6.9g fat, 0.7g saturates

Each serving provides: 3.9g Protein, 20g Carbohydrate, 2.9g Fibre

If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary