Easy and Delicious Asian Ground Pork Tacos for Two (WW Friendly)

Today I’m sharing an easy east-meets-southwest recipe for low fat Asian Pork Tacos for Two. Lean ground pork mixed with an easy Asian marinade, quickly stir-fried, stuffed into small corn tortillas and topped with a simple crunchy slaw.

Walking through the street markets of Danang, Vietnam, I remember a taco look-a-like that reminds of me of this dish. The taco shell was made of rice but the seasonings, pork, slaw and taste were pretty similar to this. It’s very addicting so watch out!

When you’re look for an excellent low calorie way to enjoy a tasty and different Taco Tuesday, this quick and easy dish could be way to go. Stir together soy sauce, ginger, garlic and rice vinegar, that are available in most markets, into a tasty Asian marinade.

Combine lean ground pork with the marinade, give it a quick sauté and you’ll have delicious hand held dinner or lunch, read in minutes.

If time is really short, make the meat mixture up to 1 day in advance and it will take only a few minutes to cook and assemble the tacos.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Green onion (scallion), chopped – Mild, slightly sweet onion flavor with a fresh, crisp texture. Possible substitutes include chives, shallots, or finely chopped white or yellow onion.
• Chopped garlic – Fresh or jarred will work just fine, as would minced shallots or roast garlic. If you prefer, granulated garlic or garlic powder are fine substitutes. Use 1/4 teaspoon per clove.
• Chopped ginger – Fresh or jarred ginger paste. You could also use ground ginger (¼ tsp per 1 tsp fresh) instead.
• Low-sodium soy sauce – Savory, umami-rich sauce with less sodium than regular soy sauce. Substitutes that will work include: Tamari (gluten-free), coconut aminos (soy-free, slightly sweeter), or liquid aminos.
• Sesame oil – Nutty, fragrant oil that adds depth to Asian dishes. Substitute toasted sesame oil (for a stronger flavor), peanut oil, or avocado oil.
• Cayenne pepper – Spicy, slightly smoky red pepper powder. Alternatives that will work include red pepper flakes, sriracha, or a dash of hot sauce.
• Truvia (affiliate link), Stevia, or other 0 calorie sweetener – Provides sweetness without added sugar or calories. Substitute with honey, maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, or a small amount of regular sugar.
• Rice vinegar – Mild, slightly sweet vinegar used in Asian cuisines. Substitute with apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or lime juice.
• Lean ground pork – Tender, flavorful, and slightly fatty, choose one that is at least 90% lean to keep it 0 WW Points. Substitute any other 90% lean ground protein, such as turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef.
• Prepared coleslaw mix in a bag – A mix of shredded cabbage and carrots for convenience, feel free to use freshly shredded cabbage and carrots or broccoli slaw, instead.
• Cilantro, chopped – Bright and citrusy. If you don’t like it, try parsley (for a milder flavor) or fresh Thai basil.
• Small (3-inch) corn tortillas – Soft, slightly chewy tortillas with a mild corn flavor. Substitute small flour tortillas, lettuce wraps, or low-carb tortillas to suit your preferences and what you have on hand.

Calories and WW Points

According to my calculations, each serving has 168 calories and 3 WW Points.

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

The WW Points in this dish, come from the corn tortillas. To lower the WW Points even more, substitute your favorite one large low carb tortilla (affiliate link) for the 3 3-inch corn street taco tortillas. Or opt to turn these tacos into Asian lettuce wraps instead.

How to Make Asian-Inspired Pork Tacos

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Mix the green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and cayenne in a medium size bowl.

Add the pork and mix well to incorporate all the spices.

Step 3: Stir together the Stevia and rice vinegar in a small cup.

Step 4: Place the coleslaw and cilantro in a bowl and stir in the sweetened vinegar, mixing well.

Step 5: Heat an 8-inch skillet. If the pork is very lean, then spray the pan before adding the meat to the skillet. Brown the meat for about 5 minutes over medium heat or until the pork is firm, browned and fully cooked.

Step 6: Spray a paper towel with water lightly and wrap the tortillas in the towel. Microwave (affiliate link) for 20 to 25 seconds or until soft and hot.

Step 7: Fill the tortillas with 1 large spoonful pork each. Top the tacos with the seasoned slaw and serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Pork is the traditional meat for these Asian-style tacos, however the dish works very well with ground beef also.

Rather than regular coleslaw mix, tri-colored slaw can be substituted or even plain white or red or shredded cabbage works fine.

To lower the WW Points even more, substitute your favorite one large low carb tortilla (affiliate link) for the 3-inch corn street taco tortillas. Or opt to turn these tacos into Asian lettuce wraps instead.

Serving Suggestions

If you really like to kick up the spice, then serve the traditional Korean condiment kimchi. Kimchi is essentially fermented cabbage with a variety of spices and other vegetables, like onions, radish and garlic.

Otherwise choose rice and or a small bowl (affiliate link) of beans and pico de gallo. Sliced papaya, mango or a fruit salad would easily round out the meal.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Since this is a recipe for two leftovers will be minimal. Any leftover mixture can be reheated for an additional taco, or two, the next day. Cover and heat in a microwave (affiliate link) for about 30 seconds or until warm.

Leftover marinated coleslaw is delicious as is. The slaw will have wilted a bit, but still has a delicious sweet sour flavor that can be added to the taco or tossed into another lunch salad.

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