Sheet-Pan Carnitas Tacos

Sheet-Pan Carnitas Tacos

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Mexican · 35 min · Beef · dairy-free, high-protein

518 cal 38g protein 42g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss pork with citrus juices, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, sliced onion, salt.
  2. Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast 15 min until the pork is just cooked through (tenderloin stays tender — don't go past 145°F).
  3. Crank oven to broil. Broil 4–5 min until edges are crispy and the citrus has caramelized.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet (15 sec/side). Build tacos with pork, white onion, cilantro, lime.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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