Sweet and Spicy Mango Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

These sweet and spicy mango pork tacos bring together richly seasoned ground pork, charred peppers and onions and a bright mango salsa, all topped with a cool cilantro lime crema. It’s a perfect balance of flavors that will liven up any taco night.

This recipe comes together in one pan for easy cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The mango juice in the pork adds a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the smoky spice blend. Serve in warm flour tortillas for a satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce MangoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tex-Mex PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Dice the onion. Halve the lime. Chop the cilantro. Dice the mango. Thinly slice the long green pepper into rings.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, Tex-Mex paste and Southwest spice blend. Mix well.
4. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil. Add the seasoned pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. In the same pan, add the onion and green pepper. Cook until charred and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Return the pork to the pan and stir to combine.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or in a dry pan.
7. Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with the pork and pepper mixture. Top with diced mango, a drizzle of the cilantro lime crema and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
8. Enjoy immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey are good substitutes. Just be sure to cook them thoroughly.

What can I use instead of Tex-Mex paste?

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

How do I store leftovers?

Store the cooked pork and vegetables separately from the tortillas and toppings. Reheat in a pan and assemble fresh.