15-Minute Skillet Ground Pork Fajita Tacos with Limey Cabbage + Avocado (Stove)
Fast, no-fuss tacos: cook the filling in one skillet, warm tortillas, done. Using ground pork keeps it weeknight-quick, and a simple cabbage-lime crunch plus avocado makes it feel fresh without making salsa or slaw dressing.
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- Kroger® Ground Pork 2 lb $3.99 (sale)
- Fresh Cut Red and Green Pepers with Onions Fajita Vegetable Mix Mild 1 bag (16 oz) $5.00
- Organic Red Cabbage 1 small head (or 1/2 large), thin-sliced $2.49/lb
- Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 2 avocados, sliced $3.50
- Organic Ginger Root (optional) 1-inch piece, grated $5.99/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $2.79
- Limes (not listed) 2 (or 1 lime + 1 lemon), cut into wedges
- Tortillas (not listed) 18 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Chili powder + cumin (pantry) 2 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp cumin
- Salt + pepper (pantry) 1 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
- Oil (pantry) 1 tbsp
- Hot sauce (optional) To serve
Instructions
- Cabbage crunch (2 minutes): Toss sliced red cabbage with juice of 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside (it softens slightly while you cook).
- Cook filling: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 lb ground pork. Break up and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season: Add 3 minced garlic cloves (and optional grated ginger). Stir 30 seconds. Add 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir well.
- Add veg: Add the 16 oz fajita pepper/onion mix. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Squeeze in juice of 1 lime; taste and adjust salt/heat.
- Warm tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet (or microwave under a towel).
- Serve: Build tacos with pork-pepper filling + limey cabbage + avocado. Add hot sauce if you want.
Health notes: Protein-forward; add extra cabbage and use corn tortillas to keep it lighter. Control sodium by seasoning gradually.
Drink pairing: Pairs best with a crisp lager/pilsner (refreshing with the spices) or a West Coast IPA if you like hops. Also great with a light amber ale.