One-Pan Pork Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Lime Crema and Crunchy Chips

These one-pan pork fajita lettuce wraps are the perfect quick and healthy dinner. Ground pork is cooked with fajita spices, onion and green pepper, then topped with melted cheese and a tangy lime crema. Serve in crisp lettuce leaves and sprinkle with crushed blue corn tortilla chips for an irresistible crunch.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is great for busy weeknights. It’s low-carb, packed with flavor and requires minimal cleanup. The lime crema adds a cool, refreshing finish that balances the savory pork and melted cheese.

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Ingredients

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Blue Corn Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mexican Cheese BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel and finely dice the onion. Core, deseed and finely dice the green pepper. Zest the lime and quarter it. Trim and discard the root end from the lettuce; separate the leaves. Gently crush the tortilla chips in their bag into small pieces.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, green pepper and ground pork. Season generously with salt (about 1/4 teaspoon for 2 servings) and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until the pork is lightly browned and the onion is slightly softened, 4-5 minutes. Add the fajita spice blend and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the beef stock concentrate, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water (for 2 servings; for 4 servings use 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime zest and juice from one lime wedge. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Remove the pan with the pork filling from the heat. Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top. Cover the pan until the cheese melts, 1-2 minutes. Divide the lettuce leaves between plates. Fill each lettuce cup with the pork filling. Drizzle with the lime crema and sprinkle with the crushed tortilla chips. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey works well as a substitute. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure it’s fully cooked.

Can I make this dish dairy-free?

Yes, use a dairy-free sour cream alternative and omit the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese shreds.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the pork filling, lettuce leaves and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.