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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
4 cups cooked whole beans
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
0.5 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons lard
100 grams guajillo chili
40 corn tortillas
4 cloves garlic
0.5 onion
1 diced tomato
0.5 liters water

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

Prepare the basket by laying out a cloth so that the ends hang loose.

2

Cover the cloth with plastic, again ensuring the ends hang loose.

3

Cover the plastic with butcher paper.

4

Place a base of paper at the bottom of the basket.

5

Put the basket near the cooking area.

6

Heat the skillet over medium or low heat.

7

Once the skillet is hot, add 3 tablespoons of lard.

8

Add 1 cup of chopped onion and 2 cloves of garlic to the skillet.

9

When the onion starts to brown, add the cooked beans.

10

Mash the beans and leave them in the skillet for 20 minutes to evaporate the water.

11

Remove the beans from the heat but keep them warm.

12

Sauté 0.5 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, and 100 grams of guajillo chili in a skillet.

13

Once the onion is reddish, transfer to a blender.

14

Add the diced tomato and 0.5 liters of water to the blender and blend.

15

Strain the salsa into a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil to fry it.

16

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet.

17

Dip the tortillas on both sides in the salsa.

18

Fry the tortillas in the hot oil.

19

Fill the tortilla with the bean mixture, fold it in half, and layer it in the basket.

20

Cover the tacos with butcher paper, plastic, and the cloth, and let them rest for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingassemblingseasoning

Equipment Needed

skilletbasketplastic wrapbutcher paperblenderstrainerladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

TacosTaco
Local Name: tacos

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