At Home Date Night Meal & Recipe Ideas For Two
Three Course Meal Ideas For An At Home Date Night
From starters through to dessert, these Mexican-inspired recipes are the perfect meal ideas for an at home date night! Flavoursome and easy to make, they’re sure to make your evening one to remember.
Pulled Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
Recipe Name
Pulled Pork Tacos with Mango SalsaTotal Time
5 hours and 45 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
10Ingredients
- Cooking Oil Spray
- 1 large red onion, halved and sliced
- 240ml apple juice
- 1kg boneless pork shoulder, rind removed
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chilli paste
- 1 pack Old El Paso™ Garlic & Paprika Stand 'N' Stuff Taco Kit
Mango Salsa
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled, stone removed and diced
- 1 large red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced green chillies
Preparation
- Spray the inside of a large slow cooker with cooking oil spray. Place the onion, apple juice and pork in the slow cooker and add the seasoning mix from the taco kit. Spread the chipotle paste over the pork.
- Cover and cook on high heat setting for 5-6 hours or until the pork is very tender.
- Make the salsa by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill in the fridge while the pork is cooking.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and leave to rest for 10 minutes then shred with 2 forks. Place the pork in a bowl and add about 125ml of the hot cooking liquid to the shredded pork.
- Heat the tacos following the pack instructions. Pile the shredded pork into the tacos and top with some of the mango salsa and shredded lettuce. Serve with the rest of the salsa and with sliced green chillies.
Expert Tips
- For a flavour boost, let the steaks marinate in the lime juice mixture for 30 minutes in the fridge before cooking.
- Other steak cuts will work just as well – try juicy rib-eye or lean and tender fillet.
Made With...
Starter: Original Mexican Nachos
Dessert: Banana Split Stand 'N Stuff™ Dessert Tacos
Drinks: Romantic Sip Suggestions
Creating the Atmosphere
To make your date night even more romantic, consider decorating your dining room and dinner table with some Mexican-inspired ambience. Keep the vibes charming and tender while feasting on our delectable date night recipes, light some candles and play music at a low volume to create and maintain a delicate atmosphere. While these touches may seem small, they will help to build a more fanciful and romantic atmosphere for you and yours.
So there you have it—an enchanting evening packed with three courses of delicious date night meal ideas for a date night menu that’s sure to impress your favourite person. Enjoy your date night, and we hope to see you again for even more mealtime inspiration!