Jul 17 2026
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Livin' Life Taco (one Big Ass Taco) Recipe

Inspired by Little Tijuana
Time45m
Serves2

Flat iron steak, chicken Tinga, chili lime shrimp, red Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, cheese mix, pico de gallo, chipotle cheese sauce, fresh guacamole, cilantro and onions

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Proteins

    Marinate the flat iron steak, chicken breast, and shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and taco seasoning. Grill or pan-sear the steak to your desired doneness, cook the chicken until fully cooked, and sauté the shrimp until pink.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice

    Cook the red Mexican rice according to package instructions, adding lime juice for flavor.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Taco

    On a large flour tortilla, layer the cooked proteins, red Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, cheese mix, pico de gallo, chipotle cheese sauce, fresh guacamole, cilantro, and onions.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Fold the tortilla over the filling and serve immediately with extra lime wedges and salsa on the side.

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