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Tacos Dorados

Cultural Context

Tacos Dorados are a popular Mexican dish, often enjoyed as a street food or at family gatherings. They are known for their crispy texture and are typically filled with various meats and topped with fresh ingredients. This dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where tacos are a staple.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 tomatillos
4 serrano peppers
a bunch of cilantro
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups water
pork butt
4-5 cups water (for boiling)
onion
beef cubes
garlic
bay leaf
black pepper
4 minced garlic cloves
more than half a cup of green onions
half a cup of yellow onion
cheese (for tacos)
tortillas

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber and nutrients.

shredded meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey or chicken is lower in fat.

1

Add 6 tomatillos to the blender.

2

Add 4 serrano peppers to the blender.

3

Add a bunch of cilantro to the blender.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic to the blender.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.

6

Add 1.5 cups of water to the blender and blend until smooth.

7

Taste the salsa and adjust salt and garlic as needed.

8

Prepare the pork by boiling it in 4-5 cups of water with onion, beef cubes, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper.

9

Once cooked, shred the pork with a knife.

10

To the shredded pork, add 4 minced garlic cloves, more than half a cup of green onions, and half a cup of yellow onion.

11

Mix the ingredients into the pork using your hands.

12

Assemble the tacos by placing a piece of cheese and shredded pork into each tortilla.

13

Fry the tacos on medium heat until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fried TacosCrispy Tacos
Local Name: Tacos Dorados

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