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Beef Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has gained worldwide popularity. They are often filled with various ingredients, with beef being a common choice. The dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, where street vendors and home cooks alike create their own versions, showcasing regional flavors and ingredients. Tacos are versatile and can be customized with different toppings and salsas, making them a beloved meal for many.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 pounds grass-fed ground beef
1.5 yellow onions
1/2 carrot
garlic
Celtic sea salt
fresh black pepper
smoked paprika
garlic powder
cumin
onion powder
oregano
basil
parsley
thyme
rosemary
hot chili powder
hardshell tacos
flour tortillas
olive oil
pico de gallo
cheese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

1

Finely dice 1.5 yellow onions.

2

Use about half a carrot to impart flavor into the dish.

3

Sauté onions and carrot in a cast-iron skillet for about 10 minutes.

4

Add minced garlic for the last 5 minutes of sautéing.

5

Brown 2.5 pounds of ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart for even cooking.

6

Season the beef with a liberal amount of salt, fresh black pepper, and taco seasonings (smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, hot chili powder).

7

Do not add water to the beef mixture.

8

While the beef is browning, place hardshell tacos in the oven at 322 degrees for approximately 15 minutes.

9

Drain excess fat from the browned ground beef.

10

Warm flour tortillas on a griddle with a little olive oil for a crispy texture.

11

Assemble tacos with ground beef, pico de gallo, cheese, and optional toppings like avocado.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingassemblinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

cast-iron skilletgriddleparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tacos de CarneTacos de Res
Local Name: tacos de res

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