Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Minuto CafeEl Minuto Recipe

El Minuto Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time45m
Serves4

A traditional Mexican restaurant serving authentic cuisine.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.

  2. 2

    Prepare Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, add the black beans and heat them over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through.

  3. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Warm Tortillas

    In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the corn tortillas until they are soft and pliable.

  2. 5

    Build the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese.

  3. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top each taco with sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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