Tacos Recipe
Three soft or hard shell tacos with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Taco Shells
Meat Filling
Taco Seasoning
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, ground turkey, or shredded chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 2
Season the Meat
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the meat. Stir well to combine and let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Assembling Tacos
- 3
Warm the Taco Shells
If using soft taco shells, warm them in a microwave or on a skillet for about 30 seconds. For hard taco shells, bake them in the oven according to package instructions.
- 4
Fill the Tacos
Spoon the prepared meat mixture into each taco shell, filling them generously.
- 5
Add Toppings
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with extra toppings on the side if desired.