Tacos Recipe
Soft tortillas filled with your choice of meat, topped with fresh cilantro and onions.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tortillas
Meat Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat Filling
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Season the Beef
Once the beef is browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Add salt to taste.
Assemble Tacos
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the flour tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side or 15 seconds in the microwave.
- 4
Fill the Tacos
Place a few spoonfuls of the meat filling onto the center of each tortilla.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side.