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Mexican Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has gained worldwide popularity. They consist of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients, often including meat, vegetables, and condiments. The origins of tacos are debated, with some tracing them back to indigenous cultures in Mexico, while others suggest they evolved from Spanish influences. Tacos are versatile and can be customized with a variety of fillings and toppings, making them a staple in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 tomato
1 avocado
salt
black pepper
lemon juice
butter or cooking oil
shrimp
wonton wrappers
mayonnaise

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

1

Finely chop the onion.

2

Finely chop the tomato.

3

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the flesh.

4

Place the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl.

5

Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the bowl.

6

Gently smash the avocado with a fork or spoon.

7

Turn on to medium heat and add some butter or cooking oil.

8

Saute the shrimp.

9

Place the wonton wrappers onto a baking mold.

10

Add chopped tomato and chopped onion to the wonton wrappers and mix well.

11

Add a dash of black pepper to the mixture.

12

Add the mixture onto the wonton wrapper.

13

Top with shrimp and garnish with mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingassemblingseasoning

Equipment Needed

baking moldmixing bowlfork or spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

TacosTaco
Local Name: tacos

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