Mediterranean Ground Pork Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground pork

  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1 tsp. oregano

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

  • flat breads (to be used as taco shells)

Taziki Sauce:

  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 large cucumber peeled, deseeded, and diced

  • 2-3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

  • juice of 1/2 a lemon

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic

  • 2 Tbsp. dried dill

Tomato Topping:

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced

  • 1/2 large cucumber, diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1/4 c. feta cheese

  • juice of 1/2 a lemon

  • 1 tsp. minced garlic

  • 2 - 3 Tbsp. Italian or Greek salad dressing

Instructions:

  1. Add Taziki Sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

  2. Season the ground pork with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned. 

  3. Add Tomato Topping ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. 

  4. For assembly, add ground pork to a flat bread, top with a Tomato Topping and Taziki Sauce. Fold flat bread like a taco, eat and enjoy!

Tips:

  • If time allows, make Taziki Sauce 30 min - 1 hr. prior to servicing for flavors to fully develop and the ingredients to marry together. 

  • Pita bread or tortillas can be substituted for flat bread. 

  • This recipe could be made using leftover pork chops for an easy cook once, eat twice meal solution.