Jul 14 2026
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Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Waterford lakes
Time30m
Serves3

Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Meat Filling

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Meat Filling

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Cook the Ground Beef

    Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed onions and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Season the Meat

    Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are well combined with the meat. Remove from heat.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are warm and pliable.

  2. 5

    Fill the Tortillas

    Divide the cooked meat filling evenly among the three tortillas.

  3. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, slices of avocado, and freshly chopped cilantro.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, with additional toppings on the side if desired.

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