Sweet and Savory Mango Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Salsa

These sweet and savory mango pork tacos are the ultimate weeknight dinner. Juicy ground pork is seasoned with a smoky spice blend and simmered with mango juice for a subtly sweet glaze. Charred strips of green pepper and onion add a smoky crunch, while a bright mango salsa with cilantro and lime cuts through the richness. A dollop of cool sour cream ties everything together in warm flour tortillas.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy evenings when you crave something flavorful but don’t want a pile of dishes. The combination of sweet mango, savory pork and tangy lime will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

1 unit Tex-Mex PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce MangoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Drain the mango, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Roughly chop the mango. Halve, peel and thinly slice the yellow onion; mince a few slices until you have 2 tablespoons (4 tablespoons for 4 servings). Roughly chop the cilantro. Quarter the lime. Halve, core and thinly slice the green pepper into strips.
2. In a second small bowl, combine the chopped mango, minced onion, half the cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Add the ground pork and Southwest Spice Blend to the pan with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the reserved mango juice and Tex-Mex paste; cook until thickened and saucy, 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining cilantro.
5. While the pork cooks, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds.
6. Divide the warm tortillas between plates. Fill with the pork mixture. Top with the mango salsa and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey can be substituted. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure it’s fully cooked.

What can I use instead of Tex-Mex paste?

You can substitute with 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with a pinch of chili powder and cumin.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the pork filling and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the pork in a skillet and assemble fresh tortillas.