Tacos Recipe
Three tacos with your choice of meat
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Ingredients
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Taco Shells
Meat Options
Taco Toppings
Seasonings
Method
Prepare the Meat
- 1
Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Chicken Breast
In a pot, boil chicken breast for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- 3
Pork Shoulder
Slow cook the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin for 6-8 hours on low until tender. Shred the meat using two forks.
Season the Meat
- 4
Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin to the cooked meat of your choice. Stir well to combine and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Prepare Taco Shells
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Assemble Tacos
- 6
Take a warm tortilla and add your choice of seasoned meat. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- 7
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
