Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado
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Slow-cooked carnitas seasoned with chipotle and spices, served in crispy shells with roasted jalapeños and avocado. Spicy, cheesy, and rich, they're perfect for a fun weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2-3 pounds pork butt, or 6 chicken thighs/breasts
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 12 hard shell tacos ((see notes for homemade))
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 205M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 1126mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 847mg
- Calcium
- 246mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 1126MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.