Tacos Recipe
Three soft tacos filled with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Taco Shells
Meat Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Meat
- 1
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- 2
Brown the Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season the Meat
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to blend.
Assembling the Tacos
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the soft corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 5
Fill the Tacos
Place a generous spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each tortilla.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños to taste.
Serving
- 7
Serve and Enjoy
Fold the tortillas over the filling and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
