Tacos recipe served on a plate, by Ton's Downtown Lafayette
Jul 14 2026

Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian

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Ingredients

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Taco Fillings

Taco Seasoning

Taco Toppings

Method

Prepare the Fillings

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetarian Option

    In a saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through. Mash slightly with a fork for a refried bean texture, if desired.

Season the Fillings

  1. 4

    Season the Chicken

    Add half of the taco seasoning to the shredded chicken and mix well. You can add a little water if needed to help the seasoning blend.

  2. 5

    Season the Beef

    Sprinkle the remaining taco seasoning over the cooked ground beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 6

    Season the Beans

    Stir in half of the taco seasoning into the warmed black beans and mix until well combined.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the tortillas until soft and pliable.

  2. 8

    Fill the Tacos

    Place a portion of your choice of filling (chicken, beef, or black beans) onto each tortilla.

  3. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top each taco with lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and slices of avocado.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side, if desired.

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