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Savory Carnitas Tacos with Zesty Refried Beans

Enjoy a taste of classic Mexican cuisine with these flavorful Carnitas Tacos, served with smoky refried beans. The juicy, tender pork chunks, enveloped in a warm tortilla and garnished with ripe avocado, tangy onion, and a drizzle of spicy tomato salsa, provide an authentic taste that is hard to bea...
1
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
566
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
Savory Carnitas Tacos with Zesty Refried Beans
Ingredients
PORK CARNITAS
6 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Cumin
1 tbsp cumin
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Pork Shoulder
2 lbs pork shoulder
cubed
Onion Powder
1 tsp onion powder
REFRIED BEANS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
1 clove garlic
minced
Refried Beans
14 oz refried beans
White Onion
1/4 cup white onion
finely chopped
Sour Cream
1/3 cup sour cream
TACOS
Corn Tortillas
6 small corn tortillas
Avocado
1 whole avocado
sliced
Tomato
1 whole tomato
sliced
White Onion
1 whole white onion
finely sliced
Fresh Coriander Leaves
1 handful fresh coriander leaves
Spicy Tomato Salsa
spicy tomato salsa
Lime Wedges
lime wedges
Grated Cheese
1 cup grated cheese
Directions
PORK CARNITAS
30 min
PREP TIME
1 hr
COOK TIME
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season pork cubes with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the pork. Cook until browned and tender.
REFRIED BEANS
3
In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3 minutes.
4
Stir in refried beans and sour cream to the onion and garlic. Continue to stir until well combined.
5
Once the beans are heated, remove from heat.
TACOS
6
Warm tortillas according to packet instructions.
7
Assemble the tacos with pork carnitas, refried beans, grated cheese, sliced avocado, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves.
8
Serve with Spicy Tomato Salsa and lime wedges on the side.
Health Info
Macros
29g
CARBS
31g
FAT
41g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
MILK
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