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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
sweet yellow onions
Roma tomatoes
head of lettuce
corn
avocado oil
5 pounds 80/20 ground beef
taco seasoning
tomato sauce

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

Chop sweet yellow onions by halving them from North Pole to South Pole, removing the skin, and dicing them into small pieces.

2

Place chopped onions into a loaf tin and cover with a lid, then refrigerate until guests arrive.

3

Dice Roma tomatoes by slicing them into preferred sizes and placing them into a container for refrigeration.

4

Discard the outer layer of the head of lettuce, cut off the root ball, and chop the lettuce into small pieces, placing them into a larger container for refrigeration.

5

Blacken corn by heating a cast iron pan to medium-high heat, adding avocado oil, and then adding corn once the oil is shimmery and smoky, stirring occasionally until it gets color and crunch.

6

Chop cilantro by separating leaves from larger stems and dicing them, then place into a serving bowl.

7

Prepare taco meat by using 5 pounds of 80/20 ground beef, adding one tablespoon of taco seasoning per pound, and browning the meat on a Black Stone grill.

8

Add one can of tomato sauce to the browned meat and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

grillingchoppingassembling

Equipment Needed

loaf tincutting boardknifecast iron panBlack Stone grillserving bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

TacoTacos al Pastor
Local Name: tacos

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