Jul 14 2026

Tacos Recipe

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

Prepare the Meat Filling

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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

  1. 4

    Fill the Tacos

    Place a portion of the cooked meat filling into each warm tortilla.

  2. 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.

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