The Ultimate Mexican Tacos

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Soft corn tortillas filled with slow-braised pork, zesty lime crema, and fresh toppings for a flavorful street-style experience. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs corn tortillas, pork shoulder, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Season 1.5 lbs pork shoulder with 1 tsp cumin, 1 large diced onion, and 3 cloves minced garlic. Place in a baking dish and roast for 2.5-3 hours until tender, adding 2 diced tomatoes during the last 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup lime crema with 1 mashed avocado and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to make the topping.
  4. Step 4: Spoon 1/4-1/3 cup pork mixture onto each tortilla. Top with the lime-avocado crema, a squeeze of lime juice, and additional cilantro if desired.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a side of pickled onions and a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.

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