Jul 14 2026

Ram Tacos Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Pickled red onion, cilantro crema, chipotle-tarragon slaw with red rice, black beans, salsa, choice of corn or flour tortilla with your choice of pork carnitas, veggie or blackened chicken, Southwest Seasoned Beef.

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Ingredients

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Taco Fillings

Pickled Red Onion

Cilantro Crema

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Pickling the Onions

    In a bowl, combine sliced red onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Making Cilantro Crema

    In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

  3. 3

    Preparing Chipotle-Tarragon Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, minced chipotle, chopped tarragon, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.

  4. 4

    Making Salsa

    In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

Cooking Carnitas

  1. 5

    Cooking

    Cook the pork carnitas in a slow cooker or on the stovetop until tender. Shred the meat and keep warm.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 6

    Assembly

    Warm the tortillas. Fill each with shredded carnitas, black beans, red rice, chipotle-tarragon slaw, pickled onions, cilantro crema, and salsa. Serve immediately.

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