Taco Time Recipe
Your choice of chicken, steak, ground beef or fish served in flour tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, green onions and a side of rice and beans.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Sides
Method
Prepare the Protein
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef
In a separate skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with taco seasoning if desired.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Fish
In a skillet, cook the fish fillets over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Prepare the Sides
- 5
Cook the Rice
Rinse the uncooked rice under cold water. In a pot, add 2 cups of water for every cup of rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- 6
Heat the Beans
Open the can of black beans and pour into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Tacos
- 7
Fill the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Fill each tortilla with your choice of protein, lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions.
- 8
Serve
Serve the tacos hot with a side of rice and beans. Enjoy your Taco Time!