Tacos Recipe
Soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Meat Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Meat Filling
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- 2
Add the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season the Meat
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated.
Heat the Tortillas
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
- 5
Fill the Tortillas
Take a warm tortilla and add a generous spoonful of the meat filling down the center.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top the meat with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Serve
- 7
Enjoy Your Tacos
Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm, and enjoy!