Tacos Recipe
Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Meat Filling
Taco Seasoning
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Meat Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, ground chicken, or chorizo. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.
- 2
Add Seasoning
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Prepare the Tortillas
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos
- 4
Fill the Tacos
Place a portion of the cooked meat filling into each warm tortilla.
- 5
Add Toppings
Top each taco with chopped onions, cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and sliced jalapeños as desired. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.