Jul 14 2026

Half Pan Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Brisket or Ground Beef Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Colby Cheese

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Cheese

Taco Shells

Method

Prepare the Meat

  1. 1

    Cook the Brisket or Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the brisket or ground beef. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. If using brisket, you may need to shred it after cooking.

  2. 2

    Season the Meat

    Once the meat is browned, add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Chop the Lettuce

    Wash the head of lettuce and chop it into thin strips. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Dice the Tomatoes

    Wash the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Set aside.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 5

    Fill Taco Shells

    Take a taco shell and fill it with the cooked meat mixture, followed by the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a generous amount of Colby cheese.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Arrange the filled tacos on a platter and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious half pan tacos!

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