Jul 13 2026

Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

Three tacos filled with your choice of meat, topped with cilantro and onions.

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Ingredients

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Taco Shells

Meat Filling

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Meat

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or chicken) and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

  2. 2

    Season the Meat

    Once the meat is browned, add taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked through.

Prepare the Tacos

  1. 3

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each warm tortilla, place an equal amount of the cooked meat filling. Top with fresh cilantro and diced onions.

Serve

  1. 5

    Add Lime

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.

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