Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos is a bold and flavor-packed recipe, which includes pork belly and smoky beans. It’s a no-fuss take on street-style tacos, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos Ingredients

Pork:

  • 350g skinless pork belly
  • 1 heaped tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper

Beans:

  • Olive oil
  • 1 pinch cumin seeds
  • 3 spring onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 × 400g tin black beans (with juice)

Salad:

  • 1 red or green chilli
  • 2 little gem lettuces
  • ½ bunch fresh coriander
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • 1 eating apple
  • Low-salt soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime

To Serve:

  • Lingham’s chilli sauce
  • 4 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
  • 8 corn taco shells

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos

  1. Cook the pork: Dice pork into 1cm cubes. Add to a large frying pan with fennel seeds, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring regularly until golden.
  2. Prepare the beans: Heat oil in a medium pan. Add cumin seeds, then chopped spring onions. Crush in garlic, then add beans with their juices. Simmer and mash slightly.
  3. Make the salad: Finely slice chilli, lettuce, and most of the coriander. Dice avocado and tomato. Grate or julienne apple. Combine on a platter.
  4. Mix the yogurt sauce: Swirl chilli sauce into yoghurt in a small bowl for a spicy drizzle.
  5. Finish salad and beans: Drizzle soy sauce, olive oil, and lime juice over the salad. Stir and season beans to taste.
  6. Assemble and serve: Drain fat from pork. Serve tacos with salad, beans, yoghurt sauce, taco shells, and extra coriander on top.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos

Recipe Tips

  • What’s the best cut of pork to use?
    Pork belly gives the richest flavor, but you can substitute with shoulder or loin if preferred.
  • How to mash beans easily?
    Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher right in the pan.
  • Can I use flour tortillas instead of corn shells?
    Yes, soft tortillas work just as well if you prefer wraps.
  • How spicy is it?
    Mild to medium—adjust the chilli sauce to taste.

What To Serve With Ultimate Pork Tacos

These tacos pair well with:

  • Pickled red onions
  • Spicy rice or grilled corn
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • A cold beer or sparkling lemonade

How To Store Ultimate Pork Tacos

Refrigerate:
Store pork, beans, and salad separately in sealed containers for up to 2 days.

Reheat:
Reheat pork and beans in a pan or microwave. Assemble fresh before serving.

Ultimate Pork Tacos Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: ~582 per serving
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes, use jackfruit or tofu instead of pork and skip the fennel seasoning.

What beans can I use instead of black beans?

Kidney beans or pinto beans work well too.

Do I need to peel the apple?

No, leave the skin on for texture and color.

Can I prep this ahead of time?

You can cook the pork and beans in advance and reheat, but make the salad fresh.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Ultimate Pork Tacos

Course: DinnerCuisine: Mexican-InspiredDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

582

kcal

Smoky diced pork tacos with spicy mashed beans and a fresh, crunchy apple-coriander salad.

Ingredients

  • 350g pork belly

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Olive oil

  • 1 pinch cumin seeds

  • 3 spring onions

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 400g black beans

  • 1 red/green chilli

  • 2 little gem lettuces

  • ½ bunch coriander

  • 1 avocado

  • 1 tomato

  • 1 apple

  • Soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lime

  • Chilli sauce

  • 4 tbsp yoghurt

  • 8 corn taco shells

Directions

  • Dice pork, cook with fennel, paprika, salt, and pepper until golden.
  • Fry cumin in oil, add spring onions, garlic, and beans with juice. Simmer and mash.
  • Slice chilli, lettuce, coriander, dice avocado, tomato, and grate apple. Toss on platter.
  • Mix yoghurt with chilli sauce.
  • Season salad with soy sauce, olive oil, and lime. Stir and season beans.
  • Drain pork and serve with salad, beans, yoghurt, and taco shells.

Notes

  • Swap pork for jackfruit for a vegetarian version.
  • Pre-cooked beans speed up the meal.
  • Use a grater or mandoline for fast apple prep.
  • Add extra chilli sauce for more heat.

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