Tacos
Tacos are a culinary gem from Mexico and have become a staple in global cuisine due to their versatility and deliciousness. At their simplest, they're made up of a tortilla filled with various ingredients like meats, beans, cheese, and salsa, providing a wholesome meal packed with flavors and textures. Here's an authentic recipe for ground beef tacos that you can easily make at home.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling:
- · 1 lb ground beef
- · 1 medium onion chopped
- · 2 cloves of garlic minced
- · 1 tablespoon olive oil
- · 1 teaspoon cumin
- · 1 teaspoon chili powder
- · Salt to taste
For the Tacos:
- · 8 small corn tortillas
- · 1 cup shredded lettuce
- · 1 cup diced tomatoes
- · 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- · 1/2 cup salsa
- · 1/2 cup guacamole
- · 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- · Lime wedges
Instructions
Method
Step 1: Preparing the Taco Filling
- · Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- · Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- · Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until it's browned and no longer pink. Make sure to break up the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
- · Add the cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir until the meat is well coated with the spices.
Step 2: Assembling the Tacos
- · Warm up the tortillas on a skillet over medium heat or directly on the flame if you have a gas stove. Keep them warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel.
- · To assemble the tacos, place some of the taco meat in the center of a tortilla.
- · Top the meat with some lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa, and guacamole.
- · Garnish with some chopped cilantro and serve with a lime wedge on the side.
- · Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per One taco of 100 grams)
Number of portions: Varies (depending on the number of tacos made)
Calories: 400 - 450
Protein: 20g - 25g
Fat: 20g - 25g
Carbohydrates: 35g - 40g
Fiber: 5g - 6g
Sugar: 3g - 4g Variation Options: Vegetarian Tacos: Replace the ground beef with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, or mushrooms for a tasty vegetarian option. Chicken Tacos: Swap the ground beef with cooked and shredded chicken. Season it with taco spices or marinate it for added flavor. Fish Tacos: Use grilled or pan-seared fish like tilapia, cod, or salmon as the filling. Top with fresh salsa or a tangy slaw for a delightful seafood twist. Bean Tacos: Make a bean filling by using cooked black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans. Add spices and seasonings to enhance the flavor. Toppings and Salsas: Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, or different types of salsas like salsa verde or pico de gallo. Tortilla Varieties: Experiment with different types of tortillas, such as flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas, to switch up the texture and taste.
Number of portions: Varies (depending on the number of tacos made)
Calories: 400 - 450
Protein: 20g - 25g
Fat: 20g - 25g
Carbohydrates: 35g - 40g
Fiber: 5g - 6g
Sugar: 3g - 4g Variation Options: Vegetarian Tacos: Replace the ground beef with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, or mushrooms for a tasty vegetarian option. Chicken Tacos: Swap the ground beef with cooked and shredded chicken. Season it with taco spices or marinate it for added flavor. Fish Tacos: Use grilled or pan-seared fish like tilapia, cod, or salmon as the filling. Top with fresh salsa or a tangy slaw for a delightful seafood twist. Bean Tacos: Make a bean filling by using cooked black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans. Add spices and seasonings to enhance the flavor. Toppings and Salsas: Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, or different types of salsas like salsa verde or pico de gallo. Tortilla Varieties: Experiment with different types of tortillas, such as flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas, to switch up the texture and taste.
Tacos
Tacos are a culinary gem from Mexico and have become a staple in global cuisine due to their versatility and deliciousness. At their simplest, they're made up of a tortilla filled with various ingredients like meats, beans, cheese, and salsa, providing a wholesome meal packed with flavors and textures. Here's an authentic recipe for ground beef tacos that you can easily make at home.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Taco Filling:
- · 1 lb ground beef
- · 1 medium onion chopped
- · 2 cloves of garlic minced
- · 1 tablespoon olive oil
- · 1 teaspoon cumin
- · 1 teaspoon chili powder
- · Salt to taste
For the Tacos:
- · 8 small corn tortillas
- · 1 cup shredded lettuce
- · 1 cup diced tomatoes
- · 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- · 1/2 cup salsa
- · 1/2 cup guacamole
- · 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- · Lime wedges
Instructions
Method
Step 1: Preparing the Taco Filling
- · Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- · Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- · Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until it's browned and no longer pink. Make sure to break up the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
- · Add the cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir until the meat is well coated with the spices.
Step 2: Assembling the Tacos
- · Warm up the tortillas on a skillet over medium heat or directly on the flame if you have a gas stove. Keep them warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel.
- · To assemble the tacos, place some of the taco meat in the center of a tortilla.
- · Top the meat with some lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa, and guacamole.
- · Garnish with some chopped cilantro and serve with a lime wedge on the side.
- · Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per One taco of 100 grams)
Number of portions: Varies (depending on the number of tacos made)
Calories: 400 - 450
Protein: 20g - 25g
Fat: 20g - 25g
Carbohydrates: 35g - 40g
Fiber: 5g - 6g
Sugar: 3g - 4g Variation Options: Vegetarian Tacos: Replace the ground beef with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, or mushrooms for a tasty vegetarian option. Chicken Tacos: Swap the ground beef with cooked and shredded chicken. Season it with taco spices or marinate it for added flavor. Fish Tacos: Use grilled or pan-seared fish like tilapia, cod, or salmon as the filling. Top with fresh salsa or a tangy slaw for a delightful seafood twist. Bean Tacos: Make a bean filling by using cooked black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans. Add spices and seasonings to enhance the flavor. Toppings and Salsas: Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, or different types of salsas like salsa verde or pico de gallo. Tortilla Varieties: Experiment with different types of tortillas, such as flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas, to switch up the texture and taste.
Number of portions: Varies (depending on the number of tacos made)
Calories: 400 - 450
Protein: 20g - 25g
Fat: 20g - 25g
Carbohydrates: 35g - 40g
Fiber: 5g - 6g
Sugar: 3g - 4g Variation Options: Vegetarian Tacos: Replace the ground beef with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, or mushrooms for a tasty vegetarian option. Chicken Tacos: Swap the ground beef with cooked and shredded chicken. Season it with taco spices or marinate it for added flavor. Fish Tacos: Use grilled or pan-seared fish like tilapia, cod, or salmon as the filling. Top with fresh salsa or a tangy slaw for a delightful seafood twist. Bean Tacos: Make a bean filling by using cooked black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans. Add spices and seasonings to enhance the flavor. Toppings and Salsas: Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, diced onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, or different types of salsas like salsa verde or pico de gallo. Tortilla Varieties: Experiment with different types of tortillas, such as flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas, to switch up the texture and taste.
