Tacos Recipe
Soft or crispy tortillas filled with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Meat Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Season the Meat
Add taco seasoning to the beef, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a separate skillet, add diced chicken breast and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- 4
Season the Chicken
Add taco seasoning to the cooked chicken along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
Warm the soft tortillas in a microwave or on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds, until pliable. If using crispy taco shells, heat them according to package instructions.
- 6
Fill the Tortillas
For each tortilla or taco shell, add a generous amount of the seasoned meat, followed by toppings of your choice such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for an added zest.
