tacos.

Got it! Here’s a versatile and delicious taco recipe—easy to make, packed with flavor, and customizable to your taste. I’ll give a classic ground beef version with optional toppings:

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🌮 Classic Ground Beef Tacos

Serves: 4 | Prep & Cook: 25–30 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter version)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Optional Toppings

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterrey Jack, or queso fresco)

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Avocado slices or guacamole

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Cook the Meat

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.

2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

2. Season

4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

5. Add tomato sauce or salsa and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.

3. Warm Tortillas

6. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet, on a grill, or in the microwave until soft and pliable.

4. Assemble Tacos

7. Spoon seasoned meat onto tortillas.

8. Add your favorite toppings. Squeeze fresh lime over the top and serve immediately.

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Tips for Perfect Tacos

• Juicy beef: Don’t overcook the meat; it should remain slightly moist.

• Crispy shell option: Bake corn tortillas with a little oil for 5 min per side.

• Flavor boost: Add a splash of hot sauce or a pinch of smoked chili powder to the meat.

• Meal prep: The seasoned beef can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3 days.

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I can also give a creamy chicken or shrimp taco recipe with a zesty sauce if you want a twist on traditional beef tacos.