Chipotle Pork Tacos
with Charred Sweetcorn Salsa and Cheese
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
This Chipotle Pork Tacos is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
1
Garlic Clove
1
Medium Tomato
½
Lime
1
Spring Onion
30
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
150
Sweetcorn
1
Black Beans
240
British Pork Mince
30
Tomato Puree
20
Chipotle Paste
10
Chicken Stock Paste
6
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
Not included in your delivery
75
Water for the Pork
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Chop the tomato into 1cm pieces. Zest and halve the lime. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion. Grate the cheese. Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve then pop it into a medium bowl. Drain and rinse the black beans using the same sieve. Pop half the black beans in another bowl and mash with a fork.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the pork mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. Stir in the garlic, tomato puree and chipotle paste (add less chipotle if you don't like heat), then cook for 1 min more.
Add the water for the pork (see ingredients for amount) and chicken stock paste to the mince, stirring well to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add the black beans (whole and mashed). Stir to combine and cook until thickened, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat, then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Heat another large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, add the sweetcorn into the pan and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Stir only twice during this time - you want the sweetcorn to pick up some nice colour. Meanwhile, pop the tomato and spring onion into the empty sweetcorn bowl. Add the lime zest, a squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine, then set aside.
While the corn is charring, pop the tortillas onto a baking tray and into the oven to warm through, 1-2 mins. Once the corn is charred, mix into the tomato and spring onion. Taste and season with more salt, pepper or lime juice if needed.
Lay the tortillas on your plates (3 per person) and top with the chipotle pork. Spoon over the charred sweetcorn salsa, then sprinkle with the cheese to finish. TIP: Tacos are best enjoyed eaten by hand - get stuck in! Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The chipotle pork and charred sweetcorn salsa are widely praised for their bold, well-balanced flavours. The salsa in particular stands out as a highlight, with many finding it surprisingly vibrant for such a simple preparation.
- Ease of prep: Most find this a quick and straightforward cook, though one tip worth noting is to start the sweetcorn charring while prepping other ingredients, which can save time and reduce washing up.
- Suggestions: Use less chipotle paste for a milder result that works well for children; some added a dollop of sour cream, natural yoghurt, or crème fraîche to balance the spice and add moisture. Adding avocado, fresh coriander, or sliced peppers are popular ways to build on the base recipe. For extra texture, try returning the filled tacos to the pan for a minute on each side to crisp them up. Adding lime juice generously to the salsa brightens the flavours noticeably.
- Next-day meals: The mashed black beans work well beyond this recipe — at least one reviewer used the leftover mixture as a base for a bolognese the following day.
- Portions: Some find the cheese portion on the small side for six tacos, and a few felt the pork filling ran short before the tortillas were used up; having a little extra cheese to hand is worth considering.
