Mexican Ground Pork Tacos with Kiwi Salsa and Lime Crema

Shake up your taco night with an unexpected topping: kiwi salsa! The fruit brings sweetness and tanginess that pairs perfectly with seasoned ground pork. Tender poblano peppers and a cool lime crema complete this taste adventure.

This recipe uses a Mexican spice blend to season the pork, while the kiwi salsa adds a fresh, bright contrast. All cooked in one pan for easy cleanup, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KiwiView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Mexican Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Prep ingredients: Finely dice the red onion. Peel and dice the kiwi. Dice the tomato. Stem, seed and dice the long green pepper. Zest and juice the lime. Chop the cilantro.
2. Make the kiwi salsa: In a small bowl, combine diced kiwi, half the diced red onion, diced tomato, half the cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Make the lime crema: In another small bowl, mix sour cream with lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt. Set aside.
4. Cook the pork: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
5. Add aromatics: Stir in remaining diced red onion and diced green pepper. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Season: Add Mexican spice blend, tomato paste and chicken stock concentrate. Stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Warm tortillas: Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or heat in a dry skillet.
8. Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with the pork mixture. Top with kiwi salsa and a drizzle of lime crema. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey or chicken instead of pork?

Yes, ground turkey or chicken work well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I substitute for kiwi?

Mango or pineapple make great substitutes for a similar sweet-tangy flavor.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat pork in a skillet.