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2 Tacos Recipe

Name: Automatic Taco and Tequila Bars 2 Tacos Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 250 g ground beef (80/20) or ground turkey; 0.25 cup yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp water; 2 each small corn or flour tortillas (6–8 inch); 1 tsp butter or oil for toasting; 0.5 cup shredded lettuce; 0.25 cup diced tomato; 0.25 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend; 2 tbsp sour cream or Mexican crema; 1 each lime wedges; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp hot sauce or salsa

Inspired by Automatic Taco and Tequila Bar

Time25m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

8.82 oz (250 g) ground beef (80/20) or ground turkey

1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp Tuscany sunflower oil

1 tsp Chili powder

1/2 tsp Ground cumin

1/2 tsp Watkins paprika

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp tomato paste

2 tbsp water

Tortillas & Toasting

2 each small corn or flour tortillas (6–8 inch)

1 tsp butter or oil for toasting

Toppings

1/2 cup shredded lettuce

1/4 cup diced tomato

1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend

2 tbsp sour cream or Mexican crema

1 each Lime wedges

1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tsp hot sauce or salsa

Method

Taco Filling

Prep

Measure out spices, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Have tomato paste and water ready.

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp vegetable oil.

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and mostly no longer pink, about 4–5 minutes.

Drain excess fat if needed, leaving a thin coating in the pan for flavor.

Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the meat and toast the spices for 30 seconds.

Stir in 1 tsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Tortillas & Toasting

Warm a separate clean skillet (or wipe the meat skillet) over medium heat.

Brush each tortilla lightly with butter or oil (about 1/2 tsp per tortilla) and place in the skillet.

Toast each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side until warmed and slightly browned at the edges. Keep warmed tortillas covered with a clean towel to stay pliable.

Assembly & Toppings

Divide the cooked taco filling evenly between the two warm tortillas (about half the filling per tortilla).

Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded cheese.

Add 1 tablespoon sour cream (or crema) split between the two tacos, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa to taste.

Serve with a lime wedge to squeeze over each taco just before eating.