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Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a quintessential Mexican dish, originating from the indigenous peoples of Mexico. They have evolved over centuries and are now enjoyed worldwide in various forms. Traditionally, tacos are made with corn tortillas and filled with a variety of ingredients, reflecting regional flavors and preferences. They are often served at social gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing the rich culinary heritage of Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
1 sweet Vidalia onion
yellow American cheese
taco sauce
taco seasoning packet
Roma tomatoes
fresh lettuce
jalapenos
sour cream or ranch
refried beans (optional)
chicken bouillon powder
salt
black pepper
garlic powder
onion powder

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

1

Clean your glasses and prepare to make tacos.

2

Gather ingredients: 2 lbs of 80/20 ground beef, sweet Vidalia onion, yellow American cheese, taco sauce, taco seasoning, tomatoes, fresh lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream or ranch, and optional refried beans.

3

Start by adding Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef for flavor.

4

Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5

Cook the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.

6

Drain excess oil from the cooked beef.

7

Add half of the chopped sweet Vidalia onion to the beef and sauté together.

8

Add chicken bouillon powder for extra flavor.

9

Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and add water to create a creamy consistency.

10

Cook the mixture on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Add more taco seasoning and water if needed to achieve a saucy texture.

12

Lower the heat and add yellow American cheese on top of the meat, covering it to melt.

13

Mix the melted cheese into the meat mixture.

14

Optionally, add half a can of refried beans to the meat for added flavor.

15

Heat corn tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until pliable.

16

Assemble the tacos by placing a small amount of cheese or lettuce at the bottom of the tortilla to prevent sogginess.

17

Add the cheesy meat mixture on top of the base layer.

18

Top with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, and your choice of ranch or sour cream.

19

Serve the tacos immediately.

Cooking Techniques

grillingchoppingassembling

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifemicrowave

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

TacoTacos al Pastor
Local Name: tacos

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