Chicken Or Beef Taco Recipe

Name: Rosie's Mexican Cantinas CHICKEN OR BEEF TACO Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breast or Ground beef; 2 tsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 8 pieces Soft or crispy taco shells; 2 cups Shredded lettuce; 1 cup Diced tomatoes; 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend); 0.5 cup Sour cream; 0.5 cup Salsa; 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro; 2 cups Cooked rice; 2 cups Refried beans

Inspired by Rosie's Mexican Cantina

Time30m

Serves4

Soft or Crispy, served with rice & beans

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Ingredients

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Protein

1 lb Chicken breast or Ground beef

Taco Seasoning

2 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Taco Assembly

8 pieces Soft or crispy taco shells

2 cups Shredded lettuce

1 cup Diced Tomatoes

1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

1/2 cup Sour cream

1/2 cup Salsa

1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Sides

2 cups Cooked rice

2 cups Refried beans

Method

Protein Preparation

Cook the Protein

In a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken breast or ground beef. If using chicken, cook until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, about 6-7 minutes per side. If using ground beef, cook until browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes.

Add Seasoning

Once the protein is cooked, drain excess fat (if any) and add the taco seasoning. Stir to combine, then add 1/4 cup of water. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Taco Assembly

Prepare Taco Shells

Warm the soft taco shells in a microwave for about 30 seconds or bake crispy taco shells according to package instructions until golden brown.

Assemble Tacos

In each taco shell, add a generous spoonful of the seasoned protein. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and salsa. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Sides Preparation

Prepare Sides

Heat the cooked rice and refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.