Make Tacos with Easy Steps (In Minutes)

Tacos, whether chicken or meat into taco shells or tortillas, are enjoyable to cook and delicious to eat. Start with these ingredients:

Ingredients

For the Taco Filling:

• 250g ground beef or chicken

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa

• 1 tablespoon oil

For the Toppings (Optional):

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

• Sour cream

• Guacamole or sliced avocado

• Fresh cilantro

For the Shells:

• 6 small taco shells (hard or soft tortillas)

Before We Start

• Prepare all ingredients before cooking to make the process faster.

• Warm the taco shells before serving for the best flavor.

Instructions

Cook the Taco Filling

Step 1: Take a pan, place it over medium heat, and pour some oil. Let it cook for a few seconds.

Step 2: Chop onions, mince garlic, and add them into the pan. Sauté until fragrant.

Step 3: Add minced (or ground) beef or chicken—any meat you prefer. Cook until browned.

Step 4: Add 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, and ½ tsp paprika. (Now it’s gonna be spicier, so adjust to your taste.) Stir well.

Step 5: Add tomato sauce or salsa, mix evenly, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Prepare the Taco Shells

Step 6:

• If using tortillas, warm them in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side.

• If using hard taco shells, heat them in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 3-5 minutes.

Assemble the Tacos

(Time to fill your shells and make tacos!)

Step 7: Add the meat filling into the tacos.

Step 8: Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Step 9: Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.

Serve warm on a plate along with your preferred dips.

Serve

Take a plate, set the tacos on it, and place a side sauce like tomato salsa. Add a few tissue papers and serve with any drink you prefer.

What Goes with Tacos?

Pair your lovely tacos with:

• Guacamole – A creamy dip.

• Salsa – Tomato salsa or pico de gallo.

• Mexican Rice – A side to balance the spice.

• Refried Beans – A creamy bean side dish.

• Lime Wedges – Squeeze fresh lime over the tacos.

Recipes Related to Tacos

From Tortilla Wraps/Corn Tortillas

Ingredients:

• 4 tortilla wraps or corn tortillas

• 200g cooked chicken, beef, or beans

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• ½ cup diced tomatoes

• ½ cup shredded cheese

• 2 tbsp sour cream or salsa

Steps:

1. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side.

2. Cook any meat or beans with spices and add into tortillas.

3. Add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

4. Fold the sides tightly and serve!

Birria Tacos

Ingredients:

• 500g beef (chuck or short ribs)

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 2 dried chilies (soaked & blended)

• 1 tbsp cumin

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 2 cups beef broth

• 4 tortillas

Steps:

1. Cook beef in a pan with onion, spices (cumin, garlic), and broth (or water). Let it cook slowly for 3 hours.

2. Shred the meat and dip tortillas in the beef broth.

3. Fill tortillas with beef, then fry in a pan until crispy.

4. Serve with a dipping broth or sauce and enjoy.

Mexican Tacos

Ingredients:

• 4 small corn tortillas

• 200g grilled beef or chicken

• ½ onion (diced)

• ½ cup fresh cilantro

• 1 lime (sliced)

Steps:

1. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or heat taco shells in the oven.

2. Grill the meat and fill into tortillas or taco shells.

3. Add onions and cilantro.

4. Squeeze lime and enjoy!

Soft Taco Cook

Ingredients:

• 4 soft flour tortillas

• 200g ground beef or chicken

• 1 tbsp taco seasoning

• ½ cup shredded lettuce

• ½ cup grated cheese

• 1 tbsp sour cream

Steps:

1. In a pan, cook meat with some oil and taco seasoning (cumin, chili powder, garlic, paprika, salt).

2. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side.

3. Fill tortillas with meat, then add lettuce, cheese (if using), and sour cream (if preferred).

4. Fold tightly and enjoy!

Conclusion

Firstly, prepare the filling of tacos. Take a pan, place it over medium heat, and add some oil to heat it. Chop the onions and garlic, and add into the pan. Fry until the fragrance comes out. Add ground beef or chicken and cook until color changes. Add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Add tomato sauce or salsa and mix well. Simmer it for 5 minutes until it thickens.

If you prefer tortillas, warm them on a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side. Or if hard shells, heat them in the oven for 3-5 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Fill the taco shells with the cooked meat mixture. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. Garnish it with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.

As they warm, serve hot with sausages or any dip you prefer!

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