Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPaia FishMarket KailuaAla Carte Recipe

Ala Carte Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

(1 taco) (2 tacos)

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Ingredients

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Taco Shells

Protein

Vegetables

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the lettuce, dice the tomato, and finely chop the onion. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. 3

    Season the Beef

    Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef along with a splash of water. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Assembling

  1. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the corn tortillas until pliable.

  2. 5

    Build the Tacos

    Add a portion of the seasoned ground beef to each tortilla. Top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately while warm, and enjoy your Ala carte tacos!

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