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Mexican Tacos

Delicious Mexican Tacos Recipe in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy tasty Mexican tacos with seasoned meat and fresh toppings, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef (or chicken)
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
  • 0.5 cup Salsa (for topping)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or chicken) over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess fat, if necessary.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water to the meat. Stir well.
  4. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Fill each tortilla with the seasoned meat mixture.
  7. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream (if using), and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with different proteins or toppings to suit your taste.

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