Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLos PortalesTacos De Carne Recipe

Tacos De Carne Recipe

Inspired by Los Portales
Time30m
Serves4

Beef tacos served with salsa.

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Method

Taco Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season and Brown the Meat

    Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to blend into the meat.

Salsa

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. If you like heat, add the minced jalapeño. Mix well and set aside.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

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

  2. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a generous spoonful of the beef filling onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce and optional cheese and sour cream. Spoon salsa over the top.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with additional salsa on the side.

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