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Pork Tenderloin Fajitas: Quick, flavorful, and perfect for moving day.
I remember the day we moved into our first 'real' apartment. It wasn't just a stepping stone from college, but a space that felt undoubtedly ours. Our living room was a jungle of boxes, and my old skillet was the only pan not hiding haphazardly in a cardboard fortress. As evening approached, a rumbling stomach demanded action, and the sparse pantry whispered the potential of a new favorite: pork tenderloin fajitas. I reached for the perfectly sealed pork tenderloin waiting in the fridge and a bunch of cilantro I had optimistically kept fresh that week.
The secret lay in blending garlic powder, chili powder, and ground cumin in a small bowl, reminding me of past celebrations with friends. As the canola oil sizzled in the skillet, the aroma pulled neighbors from behind their unpacked castles to peek into our culinary chaos. There was something magical in tossing sliced onions and green peppers with the tender pork, transforming the ingredients into a dish both comforting and new. My first practical discovery: add the seasoning mix just before serving for a lively pop of flavor.
When the fajitas were ready, we gathered with mismatched plates on a rug that doubled as our dining table. Wrapping the pork mixture in warm tortillas and scattering cheddar for the final touch made it perfect—not in a spotless-tablecloth way, but as a cozy bite of togetherness. Letting them rest a moment ensured neat, gratifying bites. Moving day had become more than stacked boxes; it christened our new home with community and spice.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- 1 small onion sliced and separated into rings
- 1 medium green pepper julienned
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas warmed
- cheddar cheese to taste, shredded
- sour cream to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, add the cilantro, the garlic powder, the chili powder, and the cumin and mix to combine.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork to the oil and sauté until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Add the onion and the green pepper to the pork and cook until crisp-tender.
- Sprinkle the pork mixture with the seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
- Spoon the pork mixture onto the tortillas.
- Serve the fajitas with the cheese and the sour cream.
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