Tacos Recipe
Flour tortillas topped with choice of meat with rice and beans.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Meat Filling
Rice and Beans
Toppings
Method
Tortillas
- 1
Make the Tortilla Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add vegetable oil and warm water to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Divide into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- 4
Roll Out Tortillas
Using a rolling pin, roll each ball out into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- 5
Meat Filling
- 6
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef or chicken and cook until browned.
- 7
Add Seasoning
Stir in taco seasoning and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and seasoned.
Rice and Beans
- 8
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- 9
Add Beans
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the rinsed black beans, cumin, and salt to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Assemble Tacos
- 10
Prepare Tacos
Take a warm tortilla and add a layer of the meat filling, followed by a scoop of rice and beans. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and optional jalapeños.
- 11
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy!