Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs ground pork
- Unrefined sea salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fajita spice blend (see below)
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 3–4 tablespoons chicken broth
- optional: fresh cilantro
Fajita Spice Blend
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons unrefined sea salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
Instructions
- Brown the pork in a large pan over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps as the meat cooks.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a dish with a slotted spoon. OR leave it in the pan, and cook the veggies in a separate pan. When the veggies are softened, add them to the pork and skip to step 6.
- Use the remaining grease to cook the onions and peppers.
- When veggies are softened, return pork to the pan.
- Add fajita spice blend, tomato paste, and 3-4 tablespoons chicken broth.
- Cook, stirring, until well blended and saucy.
- Optional: garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
To Serve:
- Tacos: Serve with your favorite paleo tortillas and toppings.
- Nachos: Serve with your favorite paleo tortilla chips and toppings.
- Salad: Serve over chopped romaine with your favorite toppings.
Notes
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- Pork: I prefer plain ground pork but sometimes use Bulk Mild Italian Sausage when it’s all I have on hand.
- Peppers: In a pinch I’ve used frozen fire roasted red peppers, green peppers, and even banana peppers. Any pepper will work, although different varieties may alter the taste a bit.
- Onions: The same goes for onions. I’ve used regular white onions in this recipe and again, the taste is just a bit different. Not bad, just different.
- Tortillas: My favorite paleo tortillas include these savory plantain tortillas, these simple paleo crepes, and these purchased coconut tortillas.
- Fajita Spice Blend: Also makes a great seasoning for homemade sweet potato fries!
- One pot vs. Two pots: I often use two pans for the fastest prep time possible. Cook the pork in one pot while simultaneously sauteing veggies in a separate pan, with a bit of oil or fat. Then combine and add remaining ingredients.