Easy Taco Recipes 5 Ways
Wondering how to make tacos from scratch? Wondering how do you make tacos? I've got 5 super easy taco recipes that can be adapted multiple ways, given the ingredients that you already have at home. These taco recipes can be done in 15 minutes or less!
Equipment
- Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef or chicken, turkey or shrimp
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Optional:
- 1 (15 oz. can) black beans drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until cooked through. Remove from heat and drain off any excess fat.
- Place drained meat back in skillet and add taco seasoning, tomato paste and water. Heat over medium-low heat until mixture comes to a low simmer. Heat for 5 minutes until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve meat mixture in corn or flour tortillas or crunchy taco shells. Top with your preferred taco toppings, like pico de gallo salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro and/or fresh lime juice.
Notes
Refrigerate any leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacosCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 3mg
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