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Quick & Easy TACOS A LA MEXICANA: The Delicious Tacos You Can't Resist!

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Tacos a la Mexicana

Cultural Context

Tacos a la Mexicana are a staple of Mexican cuisine, originating from the diverse culinary traditions of the country. These tacos celebrate fresh, vibrant ingredients, often enjoyed during family gatherings and street food markets. Today, they have gained popularity worldwide, with countless variations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 small diced potatoes
1 lb sizzle steak (beef chuck shoulder thin steak)
1 tsp chili powder
black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
ground cumin
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb beef chorizo
6 hot dogs (applegrate natural grass fed uncured)
2 minced garlic cloves
chille peppers in adobo sauce
4 Roma tomatoes (small diced)
1 onion (finely chopped)
3 jalapeños (finely chopped)
El pato hot tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and garlic salt to taste

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour tortillas can be cheaper.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Pico de gallo is fresh and low in preservatives.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Prepare the beef by seasoning with chili powder, black pepper, oregano, and ground cumin.

2

Cook the sizzle steak on a hot grill or skillet until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

3

Remove the steak from heat and let it rest before slicing.

4

In the same skillet, cook the lean ground beef and beef chorizo until browned.

5

Add diced potatoes, minced garlic, and chille peppers to the skillet and cook until potatoes are tender.

6

Warm the corn tortillas on a hot skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

7

Chop the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro finely, and prepare jalapeños.

8

Assemble the tacos by placing the beef mixture on each tortilla.

9

Top with chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and a spoonful of El pato hot tomato sauce.

10

Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

grillingslicingchoppingassembling

Equipment Needed

grillskilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tacos MexicanosTacos de Carne
Local Name: Tacos a la Mexicana

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