Best 9 Shredded Pork Fajita Tacos Recipes

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Shredded pork fajita tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive party dish, shredded pork fajita tacos are sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, they are customizable to your liking, so you can make them as mild or spicy as you want. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHREDDED PORK FAJITA TACOS



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A very quick and easy recipe. I actually stumbled across this by using leftovers. My family of 7 likes it so much that we have it a few times a month. Even the youngest child can join in the preparation by getting the toppings ready. A wonderful use of any type of leftover meat.

Provided by coopfor3

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 24m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package shredded pork
¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and green pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add shredded pork, water, and fajita seasoning; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Place tortillas in a skillet over low heat until warmed, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove tortillas from the skillet. Spoon shredded pork mixture into tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 106.1 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1264.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SHREDDED PORK TACOS



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Marcela Valladolid stews pork shoulder with citrus, pineapple and achiote paste-a seasoning blend from the Yucatan region of Mexico-for a vibrant, bright braise that's perfect for tacos. If you can't find achiote paste in your grocery store, check in Mexican grocery stores or online.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 6h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons achiote paste
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, skins reserved (from 6 oranges)
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 1/2 pounds pork butt, cut into 3-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
24 warmed corn tortillas
5 habanero chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 red onion, quartered and cut in 1-inch strips
1 red onion, quartered and cut in 1-inch strips
Shredded red cabbage
Mexican crema

Steps:

  • For the pulled pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 more minutes. Add the achiote paste and mix well to incorporate. Add the orange and pineapple juices and bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn the heat off and carefully transfer to a blender. Cool. Process the mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the pork butt heavily with salt and pepper on all sides. Arrange the orange skins on the bottom of a 5 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, skin-side up (this adds more flavor to the pork and ensures the meat will not dry out). Scatter the pork butt on top of the oranges. Pour the achiote puree inside the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and turn on to high heat. Let it cook until the pork is tender and ready to shred, about 5 hours.
  • Turn the slow cooker off and remove the oranges from the pot and discard. Let the pork cool slightly before shredding. Using two forks or with clean hands, shred the pork. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker filled with sauce and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For the pickled habaneros: Mix the habanero chiles, lime juice, olive oil, oregano and salt together in a small bowl. Mix well to incorporate. Let stand at least 20 minutes. They can be made 1 day ahead.
  • For the pickled red onions: Mix the lime juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and onions together in a medium bowl. Mix well to incorporate. Let stand for 30 minutes. They can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Serve the pork in the warmed corn tortillas with pickled habaneros and red onions, shredded cabbage and crema.

PORK FAJITAS



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These are so easy, and so delicious! They cook up very quickly. Tender pork with onions, peppers, garlic, lime juice...well, you get the idea. From The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, with a few changes.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb pork tenderloin, julienned
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix (I used Paul Prudhomme's Fajita Magic, but use whatever kind you like--there are a couple posted on Z)
1 lime, juice of
8 6-inch flour tortillas, warmed
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
avocado, slices
shredded cheese (etc)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add pork, sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • Cook, and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add peppers, onion, garlic, cumin and fajita seasoning, continue to cook until the vegetables are crips-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the lime juice, and saute for about 2 more minutes.
  • To serve, roll 3/4 cup meat mixture in each tortilla and garnish as desired.
  • I like to put the meat and tortillas in a platter and bring it to the table, and let everyone make up their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 735.7, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 29.4

SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK FAJITAS



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Walk in the door and dinner's almost ready, when you let your slow cooker do the work while you're at work!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
1 pork boneless loin roast (2 1/2 lb), trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (from 3-oz container)
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 bag (1 lb) frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, thawed
2 packages (11.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (16 tortillas), warmed
2 cups shredded Mexican-style taco cheese (8 oz)
1 cup sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
  • Place pork in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Top with salsa. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork using 2 forks; return pork to cooker and mix well. Stir in stir-fry vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until mixture is hot and vegetables are tender.
  • Using slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture in each warm tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

SHREDDED PORK TACOS



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These slow-cooked pork tacos are bound to be a Sunday-night favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut in half lengthwise
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from a small can), minced (about 4 teaspoons)
16 (6-inch) toasted corn tortillas
1 cup crumbled queso fresco, feta, or goat cheese
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Crunchy Slaw with Radishes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large (5-quart) heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add pork, tomatoes (breaking them up) and their juice, chipotle, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves.
  • Using tongs, transfer meat to a large bowl; shred with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat or gristle. Return meat to pan, and simmer until sauce is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper. Proceed to next step, or cover and refrigerate, up to 1 day.
  • Spoon pork and sauce into toasted tortillas, using 2 tortillas for each serving; top with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve with Crunchy Slaw with Radishes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g

CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas, sour cream

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded chicken
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ white onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 corn tortillas
sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Toss in the onions, bell peppers, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, and sauté until the onions and peppers have softened.
  • Add in the shredded chicken and toss until everything in the pan is evenly coated and warmed through.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl .
  • Toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with a drizzle of sour cream, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SHREDDED PORK TACOS



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I used to make a similar recipe with beef, but I switched to pork when we lived in Singapore for 3 years. Beef was expensive and not very good there. We like it so much with pork, we never switched back.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 flour tortillas (7 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomato, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown pork in oil. Remove from pan and keep warm. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, chilies, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin and pepper. Add pork; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pork is tender., Cool slightly; shred with two forks. Return to sauce; heat through. Serve in tortillas with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

PORK FAJITAS



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My family likes to take a break from traditional beef dishes by substituting pork. Since we are big fans of Mexican food, these fajitas are a much-requested menu item.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless pork
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa and/or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 4x1/2x1/4-in. strips; set aside. In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, seasoned salt and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Add pork; cover or close bag and chill for 1-2 hours. , In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork with marinade, onion and green pepper in oil until pork is not longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Place about 3/4 cup filling down the center of each tortilla; top with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream if desired. Fold in sides of tortillas and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SHREDDED PORK TACOS



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For best results marinade for a couple of hours before putting it in the crock pot. I suggest serving this with peach salsa or another type of fruit salsa. My husband likes to substitute beer for the water.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Mexican

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pork loin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, puree
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients, in no specific order, in the crock pot and cook on low for about 3 hours or until done.
  • Once the pork is cooked all the way through shred and serve on warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a pork shoulder or butt roast with a good amount of marbling.
  • Cook the pork on low heat for a long time to make it fall-apart tender.
  • Shred the pork with two forks or use a meat shredder.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your tacos, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.
  • Serve the tacos with warm tortillas and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Shredded pork fajita tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The pork is juicy and flavorful, and the fajita toppings add a delicious smoky flavor. These tacos are perfect for a casual get-together or a weeknight meal. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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