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CarnivoreChipotle Pork Carnitas Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells
Street-style shredded pork packed with bold chipotle and citrus flavors, folded into crispy, lacy cheddar cheese shells with a punchy cilantro-lime cream.
3g
net carbs
52g
protein
62g
fat
780
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving
Street-style shredded pork packed with bold chipotle and citrus flavors, folded into crispy, lacy cheddar cheese shells with a punchy cilantro-lime cream.
Ingredients
2 servings
Pork filling
Pork shoulder, pre-cooked and shredded300 g
Lard or pork fat1 tbsp
Chipotle powder0.5 tsp
Cumin0.5 tsp
Lime juice1 tsp
Salt0.5 tsp
Cheese shells
Cheddar cheese, shredded150 g
Cilantro-lime cream
Sour cream3 tbsp
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped1 tbsp
Lime juice1 tsp
Method
Pork filling
1
Heat lard in a skillet over high heat. Add the shredded pork, chipotle powder, cumin, and salt. Cook without moving for 3 minutes to develop a crispy crust on the pork. Stir and squeeze lime juice over it, then remove from heat.
Cheese shells
2
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the shredded cheddar into 4 equal piles. Place two piles in the pan, flattening them into circles. Cook until bubbly and the edges turn golden-brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for 30 seconds. Lift them out and drape over a rolling pin or thick handle to shape into taco shells as they cool and harden. Repeat for the remaining two shells.
Cilantro-lime cream
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, finely chopped cilantro, and lime juice until smooth.
Plate
4
Fill each of the four crispy cheese taco shells with the warm crispy pork carnitas and drizzle the cilantro-lime cream over the top before serving immediately.
The keto read
Why this lands at 3g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 52g protein and 62g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Chipotle Pork Carnitas Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells keto?▾
Chipotle Pork Carnitas Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Chipotle Pork Carnitas Street Tacos in Crispy Cheese Shells?▾
780 calories, 52g protein, 62g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.
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