Taco Fiesta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Farmstead
Method
Farmstead
- 1
Sauté aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Brown the beef
Increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 4
Bloom the spices
Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and salt over the beef. Stir to coat and cook 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- 5
Simmer with pico
Stir in the pico de gallo. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- 6
Warm tortillas
In a separate dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap in a clean cloth to keep warm.
- 7
Melt the cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the beef in the skillet and cook briefly, 30-60 seconds, until melted.
- 8
Assemble tacos
Fill each warm tortilla with a portion of beef and a sprinkle of melted cheese.
- 9
Add avocado
Top each taco with slices or chunks of avocado.
- 10
Garnish with cilantro
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the tacos for brightness.
- 11
Plate and serve
Arrange the tacos on a platter with extra pico de gallo on the side and serve immediately.
- 12
Optional finishing touch
Offer lime wedges for squeezing at the table if desired.