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Jumbo Tacos

Cultural Context

Jumbo tacos are a popular variation of traditional Mexican tacos, known for their larger size and hearty fillings. They often serve as a festive dish at gatherings and celebrations, embodying the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms worldwide, with numerous adaptations and fillings.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
cilantro
1 lime
avocado oil
2 lbs ground turkey
cumin
granulated onion
granulated garlic
adobo
black pepper
extra large corn tortillas
salsa

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often cheaper and lower in fat.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

1

Make the sauce by mixing 1 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a bowl.

2

Add chopped cilantro to the sauce mixture.

3

Squeeze the juice of a whole lime into the sauce and mix well.

4

Add all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, and a small amount of adobo to the sauce and stir.

5

Cover the sauce with cling wrap and refrigerate.

6

Heat a couple tablespoons of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.

7

Warm the extra large corn tortillas in the pan for about 30-45 seconds on each side until heated through.

8

Remove the tortillas from the pan and set aside.

9

In the same pan, add 2 lbs of ground turkey and a little more avocado oil if needed.

10

Season the ground turkey with cumin, granulated onion, granulated garlic, adobo, and black pepper to taste.

11

Cook the ground turkey until fully cooked, stirring occasionally, and drain if necessary (but not needed for turkey).

12

Assemble the tacos by placing cheese on the tortilla first, followed by the hot ground turkey to melt the cheese.

13

Add lettuce (or cabbage), salsa, and drizzle the prepared sauce on top.

14

Serve the tacos immediately.

Cooking Techniques

browninggrillingassembling

Equipment Needed

pansqueeze bottlemixing bowlcling wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

Tacos GigantesGiant Tacos
Local Name: Tacos Jumbo

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