Jun 09 2026

Original Recipe

Time45m
Serves3

Three beef or chicken tacos are deep fried or traditional. Served with beans and rice.

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Ingredients

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Tacos

Rice

Method

Tacos Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or shredded chicken. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Once the meat is cooked, add the taco seasoning according to the packet instructions. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Tortillas

    In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. For traditional soft tacos, slightly warm the tortillas in the pan for about 30 seconds on each side. For deep-fried tacos, fry the tortillas until golden and crispy (about 1-2 minutes on each side) and then drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Assemble Tacos

    Fill each tortilla with the cooked meat. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Beans Preparation

  1. 5

    Heat Beans

    In a small saucepan, combine the canned black beans, garlic powder, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through (about 5 minutes).

Rice Preparation

  1. 6

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine white rice, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

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