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
- 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.
- 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.
- Make the salad: Finely slice chilli, lettuce, and most of the coriander. Dice avocado and tomato. Grate or julienne apple. Combine on a platter.
- Mix the yogurt sauce: Swirl chilli sauce into yoghurt in a small bowl for a spicy drizzle.
- Finish salad and beans: Drizzle soy sauce, olive oil, and lime juice over the salad. Stir and season beans to taste.
- Assemble and serve: Drain fat from pork. Serve tacos with salad, beans, yoghurt sauce, taco shells, and extra coriander on top.

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: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
582
kcalSmoky 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.