How to Make Tacos
Don’t wait for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy a Mexican meal – tacos are a tasty addition to any table any time.
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown ground beef with onion Brown the beef with the onion in large pan and drain. Return beef to pan.
- TIP: For a healthy alternative, use diced or shredded chicken.
- Step 2: Add taco seasoning Add the taco seasoning and half cup water.
- Step 3: Add black beans and corn Add black beans and corn.
- TIP: For spicy tacos, add a diced jalapeno pepper.
- Step 4: Cook meat mixture Cook the taco mixture over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 5: Set out, buffet style, the taco mix, taco shells, shredded cheese, salsa, lettuce, and sour cream, and build your own tacos.
- FACT: Did you know? The first English-language recipes for tacos appeared in a 1914 cookbook, California Mexican-Spanish Cookbook.
You Will Need
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 c. diced onion
- A packet of taco seasoning
- 1 14 -ounce can black beans
- 1 14-ounce can frozen corn
- 1 package hard or soft taco shells
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jar of salsa
- 1 c. chopped lettuce
- 1 container sour cream
- A large pan
- 1 lb. diced or shredded chicken (optional) (optional)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (optional) (optional)
- Soft taco shells (optional) (optional)