Tacos Combo Recipe

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1. 1

   Warm tortillas

   Warm the 12 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side until pliable; wrap in a clean cloth to keep warm.

2. 2

   Marinate carne asada

   In a bowl, whisk lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Add carne asada flank steak and let sit 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Grill carne asada

   Heat a grill or skillet over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

4. 4

   Prepare chicken

   Pat chicken breasts dry. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and a pinch of salt. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into thin strips.

5. 5

   Prepare black beans

   Warm black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. Optional: lightly mash 1/4 cup for texture and season with salt to taste.

6. 6

   Chop toppings

   Chop cilantro and dice onion; set aside for toppings.

7. 7

   Prepare pico de gallo

   If using fresh pico de gallo, mix chopped tomato, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt; let flavors meld 5-10 minutes.

8. 8

   Assemble beef tacos

   Place slices of carne asada on warm tortillas and top with onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

9. 9

   Assemble chicken tacos

   Place chicken strips on tortillas and top with cilantro, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and onion if desired.

10. 10

    Assemble bean tacos

    Spread warmed black beans on tortillas, then top with pico de gallo, cilantro, onion, and cheese.

11. 11

    Plate and serve

    Arrange the three taco varieties on a platter with lime wedges and extra toppings on the side.