Beef taco
A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese.
The first tacos were most likely created by the indigenous people of Mexico. These early tacos were probably more like burritos, with a simple filling of meat and beans wrapped in a tortilla.
As the Spanish colonized Mexico, they introduced new ingredients and cooking techniques that transformed the humble taco into the dish we know today. One of the most important additions was beef.
Advice
When making beef tacos, it's important to make sure that you have the perfect combination of ingredients. Start with a good quality ground beef and season it with your favorite taco seasoning. Once the beef is cooked, it's time to assemble the tacos. Use soft, warm tortillas and be generous with your toppings. Add diced tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. To complete the tacos, don't forget to add a sprinkle of hot sauce for extra flavor. Finally, serve the tacos with a side of Mexican rice and a refreshing beverage. Enjoy!
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Recipes
All American Beef Taco
- seasoning
- iceberg lettuce
- cumin
- coriander
- tomato
- onion
- taco potion #
- hot smoked paprika
- cilantro
- cayenne pepper
- pickled jalapeno
- yellow corn tortilla
- sirloin
- chili powder
- cornstarch
- salt
- garlic
- beef broth
- peanut oil
- panela cheese
Old School Beef Taco recipe
- oil
- garlic powder
- salt
- onion
- taco shell
- onion
- water
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- tomato paste
- cumin powder
- garlic
- tomato
- beef
- cilantro
- cheese
- iceberg lettuce
- sour cream
- taco sauce
Braised Beef Tacos
- salt
- chile powder
- cilantro
- onion
- sour cream
- beef broth
- tomato
- top round steak
- canola oil
- garlic
- lime juice
- green onion
- corn tortilla
Best Ground Beef Tacos
- ground beef
- chili powder
- oil
- cumin
- garlic
- onion
- water
- oregano
- salt
- black pepper
- tomato paste
- corn tortilla
- lime
- cilantro
- avocado
- tomato
- pico de gallo
- pickled onion
- onion
- cheese
- lettuce
Taquitos, Rolled and Baked Chicken or Beef Tacos
- water
- onion
- cumin
- corn tortilla
- chile sauce
- queso fresco
- chicken breast
- chile powder
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- salsa
Easy Ground Beef Tacos
- guacamole
- salsa
- ground beef
- canola oil
- chili powder
- ground
- onion
- water
- garlic powder
- salt
- tomato
- iceberg lettuce
- mexican cheese
- taco shell
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos
- For Serving
- corn tortilla
- cilantro
- radish
- onion
- onion
- beef stock
- cumin
- black pepper
- lime juice
- bay leaf
- chipotle
- chili powder
- salt
- smoked paprika
- apple cider vinegar
- chuck roast
- garlic
Adobe Beef Tacos with Pickled Red Onions (Small Plates, Big Taste)
- cilantro
- queso fresco
- onion
- smoked paprika
- chipotle chile pepper
- salt
- white wine vinegar
- honey
- adobo seasoning
- beef shoulder top blade steak
- corn tortilla
Corned Beef Tacos with Beer Battered Fries.
- all purpose flour
- light beer
- greek yogurt
- sharp irish cheddar
- paprika
- onion powder
- orange juice
- baking powder
- garlic powder
- salt
- cilantro
- lime juice
- cayenne pepper
- chipotle
- cumin
- corned beef
- russet potato
- garlic
- corn
- lime juice
- lime
- cabbage
Ground Beef Tacos
- ground beef
- water
- tomato paste
- taco shell
- avocado
- taco seasoning
- lettuce
- olife
- cheese
- tomato
Ground Beef Tacos
- cheddar cheese
- ground beef
- chili powder
- cornstarch
- salt
- cumin
- black bean
- tomato
- corn tortilla
- sour cream
- black pepper
- paprika
- oregano
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- romaine lettuce
- olife
- cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil
Barbacoa Beef Tacos with Two Sauces
- salt
- salsa verde cruda
- corn tortilla
- onion
- english
- cumin
- garlic
- oregano
- carrot
- celery
- chipotle
- ancho chile
- bay leaf
- pepper
Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe
- Slaw
- salt
- lime juice
- pineapple
- mango
- onion
- cilantro
- sugar
- red cabbage
- radish
- Beef Filling
- ground beef
- vegetable
- thyme
- black pepper
- jamaican curry powder
- salt
- sugar
- onion
- paprika
- scotch bonnet pepper
- allspice
- garlic
- green onion
- Tortillas
- flour tortilla
- vegetable
- jamaican curry powder
- turmeric powder
Easy Ground Beef Tacos
- tomato
- mexican cheese
- ground beef
- taco seasoning
- lettuce
- cilantro
- sour cream
- corn tortilla
Shredded Beef Tacos
- beef broth
- orange juice
- pico de gallo
- black pepper
- cumin
- garlic powder
- sour cream
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- olive oil
- onion powder
- salt
- roast
- lime juice
- flour tortilla
- cilantro
- queso fresco
- romaine lettuce
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
- beef stock
- cumin
- chipotle
- onion
- smoked paprika
- beef
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- chili powder
- garlic
- cilantro
- flour tortilla
- lettuce
- cheese
- guacamole
- lime
- mexican rice
- onion
- salsa
- tomato
Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Tacos
- chili powder
- cumin
- onion
- salt
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- ground beef
- oregano
- tomato paste
- water
- garlic
- romaine lettuce
- tomato
- lettuce wrap
- onion
- cilantro
- salsa
- cheese
- jalapeño
- sour cream
- southwestern salad dressing
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- onion 65%
- salt 65%
- garlic 59%
Common Ingredients
- cilantro 53%
- cumin 47%
- tomato 47%
Usual Ingredients
- corn tortilla 41%
- chili powder 35%
Rarey Ingredients
- black pepper 29%
- ground beef 29%
- water 29%