Homemade Mexican Tacos

Homemade Mexican Tacos: Flavor and Convenience in Your Kitchen!

In fact, if there's one food that wins hearts wherever it goes, it's the Mexican taco! Crispy on the outside, filled with intense flavors on the inside and super versatile — you can make it with whatever you have in the fridge.

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So, in this recipe, I'll teach you step by step how to prepare homemade tacos, with handmade tortillas and a well-seasoned filling. Ready to cook?

Ingredients

First, the tortillas (makes about 10):

  • 2 cups of wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons of oil (can be corn or sunflower)
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Meat filling:

  • 500g ground meat (beef or shredded chicken, if you prefer)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of oil

To assemble the tacos:

  • Chopped lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Green corn (optional)
  • Grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella or whatever you have at home)
  • Hot sauce or guacamole (optional)

Preparation Method

Preparing the tortillas:

  1. First, in a bowl, mix the flour, salt and oil.
  2. Gradually add water until you form a smooth, elastic dough.
  3. Then, let it rest for 20 minutes covered with a cloth.
  4. Then divide the dough into balls and roll each one out with a rolling pin, forming thin discs.
  5. Finally, heat a frying pan without oil and cook each disc for about 1 minute on each side, until bubbles form and lightly browned.

Making the filling:

  1. First, in a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until golden.
  2. Then, add the ground meat and cook until it loses its raw color.
  3. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, pepper and lemon juice.
  4. In fact, let it cook until the meat is golden brown and juicy.

Assembling the clubs:

  1. First, take a tortilla and place some of the meat in the center.
  2. Add whatever toppings you want: lettuce, tomato, corn, cheese…
  3. Finally, finish with chili sauce or guacamole.
  4. Then, fold it in half and serve while still warm!

Extra Tips – Homemade Mexican Tacos

  • But, do you want a vegetarian version? Replace the meat with sautéed black beans or jackfruit.
  • Additionally, if you want more crunchiness, bake the assembled tacos for 5 minutes in the oven at 200°C.

Experience the flavor of Mexico in your home!

This recipe is perfect for gathering friends or surprising family with a themed dinner. Homemade tacos are simple to make, full of flavor and still give that delicious feeling of food made with love.

Try it and then tell me how it turned out!

Livia