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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ground Beef Tacos

  • ground beef
  • water
  • tomato paste
  • taco shell
  • avocado
  • taco seasoning
  • lettuce
  • olife
  • cheese
  • tomato
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
salt
cilantro
garlic
cumin
tomato
chili powder
corn tortilla
black pepper
ground beef
water
sour cream
lime juice
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
tomato paste
cheese
oregano
lettuce
salsa
chipotle
smoked paprika
iceberg lettuce
beef broth
taco shell
lime
queso fresco
paprika
onion powder
romaine lettuce
flour tortilla
cornstarch
oil
beef
chile powder
canola oil
green onion
avocado
pico de gallo
vegetable oil
guacamole
mexican cheese
radish
beef stock
bay leaf
orange juice
taco seasoning
olife
vegetable
jamaican curry powder
sugar
olive oil
seasoning
coriander
taco potion #
hot smoked paprika
pickled jalapeno
yellow corn tortilla
sirloin
peanut oil
panela cheese
cumin powder
taco sauce
top round steak
pickled onion
chile sauce
chicken breast
ground
apple cider vinegar
chuck roast
chipotle chile pepper
white wine vinegar
honey
adobo seasoning
beef shoulder top blade steak
all purpose flour
light beer
greek yogurt
sharp irish cheddar
baking powder
corned beef
russet potato
corn
cabbage
cheddar cheese
black bean
salsa verde cruda
english
carrot
celery
ancho chile
pepper
thyme
pineapple
mango
scotch bonnet pepper
allspice
turmeric powder
red cabbage
lettuce wrap
jalapeño
southwestern salad dressing
mexican rice
roast

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%