Jul 14 2026
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Deluxe Taco Recipe

Inspired by Skinner’s
Time30m
Serves4

Taco meat, salsa, onions, black olives, tomatoes and lettuce with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese all covered in tortilla strips.

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Ingredients

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Taco Meat

Toppings

Method

Prepare Taco Meat

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

Prepare Toppings

  1. 4

    Chop Vegetables

    While the taco meat is simmering, dice the onion and tomato, and shred the lettuce.

  2. 5

    Slice Olives

    Slice the black olives into rounds.

  3. 6

    Combine Cheeses

    In a bowl, mix shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese together.

Assemble Deluxe Taco

  1. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    In a taco shell or bowl, layer the taco meat, salsa, diced onion, sliced black olives, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, and the cheese blend.

  2. 8

    Top with Tortilla Strips

    Finally, sprinkle tortilla strips on top of the assembled taco for added crunch.

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