Tacos Recipe
Three tacos with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Taco Shells
Meat Options
Taco Seasoning
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Meat
- 1
Choose Your Meat
Select one of the meat options: ground beef, chicken breast, or pork shoulder.
- 2
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chosen meat until fully cooked. For ground beef, break it apart as it cooks. For chicken, cook until no longer pink and shred. For pork shoulder, cook until tender and shred.
- 3
Add Seasoning
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Prepare Taco Shells
- 4
Assemble Tacos
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Take a warm tortilla and add a generous portion of the seasoned meat in the center. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 6
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, add sliced jalapenos and avocado slices to your tacos.
- 7
Serve
Fold the tortilla over the fillings and serve immediately with lime wedges, if desired.