Jul 13 2026

Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Roots Latin Grill
Time30m
Serves3

Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Meat Filling

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Meat Filling

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

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

  2. 2

    Season the Meat

    Once the beef is browned, add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes until spices are fragrant.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 3

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm each corn tortilla on medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable.

  2. 4

    Fill the Tortillas

    Place a generous portion of the cooked meat filling in the center of each tortilla.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top the meat with chopped onion, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Add a dollop of sour cream on top.

  4. 6

    Serve with Lime

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

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