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Taco Recipe

Inspired by La Fonda Restaurant
Time30m
Serves8

Soft or crispy 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

Cook the Ground Beef

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.

2

Add Taco Seasoning

Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the meat is well-coated.

3

Cook the Ground Chicken

In another skillet, add 1 pound of ground chicken and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Season Chicken

Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the ground chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Prepare the Tortillas

5

Heat the Tortillas

In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the flour and corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

6

Crispy Option

For crispy tortillas, heat oil in a skillet and fry each tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Assemble the Tacos

7

Fill the Tortillas

Place a generous portion of the cooked ground beef or chicken into the center of each tortilla.

8

Add Toppings

Top with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro as desired.