Gringo Tacos Recipe
Three tacos in flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and your choice of: ground beef or shredded chicken. Hard shell or soft shell
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Ingredients
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Taco Shells
Protein Filling
Toppings
Optional Add-ons
Method
Prepare the Protein
- 1
Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Shredded Chicken
If using shredded chicken, heat in a separate pan over medium heat. Mix with taco seasoning and a splash of water to keep it moist. Stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
- 3
Warm the Taco Shells
If using flour tortillas, warm them on a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft. For corn taco shells, follow package instructions to heat them in the oven.
- 4
Fill the Tacos
Take a heated taco shell and fill it with your choice of protein (ground beef or shredded chicken).
- 5
Add Toppings
Top the filled tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat for all tacos.
Serve
- 6
Add Optional Toppings
Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side for guests to add as desired.
- 7
Enjoy!
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Gringo Tacos!
