Tex-Mex Style Pork Mince Tacos
with Tomato Salsa, Baby Gem, Cheese and Soured Cream
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Tex-Mex Style Pork Mince Tacos in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
240
British Pork Mince
1
Garlic Clove
1
Central American Style Spice Mix
30
Tomato Puree
10
Chicken Stock Paste
1
Baby Gem Lettuce
30
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1
Lime
1
Medium Tomato
6
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
75
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) When the oil is hot, add the pork mince and cook until browned, 4-5 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.
c) Season with salt and pepper.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Once the mince is browned, add the garlic, Central American style spice mix (add less if you don't like heat) and tomato puree to the pan. Stirfry for 1 min.
c) Stir in the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) and chicken stock paste. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
d) Once thickened, taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200°C.
b) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice widthways.
c) Grate the cheese.
d) Halve the lime.
a) Chop the tomato into small pieces and pop into a medium bowl.
b) Drizzle over a little olive oil, squeeze in some lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Mix together.
c) Cut any remaining lime into wedges.
a) Just before you are ready to serve, pop the tortillas onto a baking tray and into the oven to warm through, 1-2 mins.
a) When everything is ready, lay the tortillas onto your serving plates (3 per person).
b) Make your tacos by starting with the baby gem, then adding spoonfuls of the mince, cheese and tomato salsa - as much as you'd like.
c) Finish with a dollop of soured cream.
d) Serve the lime wedges alongside for squeezing over. TIP: Tacos are best enjoyed eaten by hand - get stuck in!
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The spice mix and seasoning deliver a well-balanced, flavourful result that goes down well with adults and children alike. The fresh tomato salsa is a particular highlight, though some find the dressing too sharp or vinegary.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, making it a reliable choice for a busy weeknight. Some find the tacos messy to eat, and serving the components separately can make things easier.
- Suggestions: Add diced onion, peppers, or black beans to the mince to bulk out the filling and add texture. Draining excess fat thoroughly after browning the mince helps reduce greasiness, and using leaner pork mince (around 5% fat) is worth considering. If the spice mix contains chilli, adding only half is a sensible starting point for those sensitive to heat.
- Next-day meals: Several reviewers found the mince stretched well as a next-day lunch, though the portion of filling is often tight for three or more tacos per person. Adding a side of rice, potato wedges, or tortilla chips helps make it a more substantial meal.
- Portions: The mince quantity is frequently noted as too small relative to the number of tortillas provided, with many finding it only fills two tacos per person rather than three. Scaling up the mince or adding extra ingredients such as beans or roasted vegetables helps balance this out.
