Jul 14 2026
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Taco Taco Recipe

Inspired by Ahora Mexican Restaurant
Time30m
Serves2

Two tacos of your choice: chicken, steak (salsa gringa, avocado and cheese) or vegetarian (black beans and lettuce)

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Ingredients

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Taco Fillings

Salsas and Toppings

Taco Shells

Seasoning

Method

Preparation of Fillings

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken and Steak

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breast and steak with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and no longer pink. For the steak, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.

  2. 2

    Prepare Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toppings Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Slice into thin strips or mash with a fork depending on your preference.

  2. 4

    Grate Cheese

    Using a cheese grater, shred the cheese and set aside.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 5

    Fill Taco Shells

    Take taco shells and fill each with your choice of fillings. For chicken or steak tacos, layer the meat with salsa gringa, avocado, and cheese. For vegetarian tacos, fill with black beans, shredded lettuce, salsa gringa, and avocado.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately with additional salsa gringa on the side, if desired.

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