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These taco recipes are all the proof you need that just about anything can be turned into tasty tacos for taco night! There's a recipe for vegetarian tacos, fish tacos, spicy meat tacos, and even dessert tacos! They are the perfect main course for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or any other time a Mexican food craving strikes!
Best Taco Recipes
I don't know about you, but when I hear the word taco, my mouth begins to water, and I instantly become very hungry! I mean, they even have their own day! Hello, Taco Tuesday!
If you want the best taco recipes for your taco night, look no further- we have the best 25+ taco recipes right here! Then, be sure to check out my guide for what to serve with tacos to round out your meal!
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- Best Taco Recipes
- 1. Carnitas Tacos
- 2. Turkey Carnitas
- 3. Ground Venison Tacos
- 4. Birria Tacos
- 5. Prime Rib Tacos
- 6. Tacos Dorados
- 7. Shredded Chicken Tacos
- 8. Crockpot Chicken Tacos
- 9. Slow Cooker Beef Cheek Tacos
- 10. Taco Bar
- 11. Ground Beef Tacos
- 12. Pork Tacos
- 13. Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos
- 14. Black Bean Tacos
- 15. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
- 16. Veggie Tacos
- 17. Walking Tacos
- 18. Crispy Potato Tacos
- 19. Spicy Chicken Tacos
- 20. Queso Fundido Tacos
- 21. Fried Fish Tacos (Baja Style Fish Tacos)
- 22. Chicharron Tacos
- 23. Calamari Tacos
- 24. BBQ Pork Tacos
- 25. Plantain Tacos
- 26. Baked Apple Pie Tacos
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Don't forget the basics before you get started! Try my homemade flour tortillas, taco seasoning, chicken taco seasoning, pico de gallo, salsa verde, and guacamole too!
1. Carnitas Tacos
If you love authentic Mexican flavors, you will surely enjoy these savory carnitas tacos! I can easily eat more than one serving of these delicious tacos!
Switch it up and use hard or soft taco shells for an experience that everyone will love!
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Crock Pot Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)
This slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is so easy to make (as slow cooker recipes are), and the results are just superb! Perfectly seasoned pork is slow-cooked until tender before being shredded and pan-fried! It is a simple and delicious way to upgrade your taco night!
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2. Turkey Carnitas
Slow-cooked turkey meat is the way to get the best ever carnitas meat with this flavorful recipe! It's the perfect use for dry or not-so-tender leftovers and an amazing meal!
Top it all off with salsa fresca, keeping it simple to let the flavors shine!
Leftover Turkey Carnitas
These super tasty Leftover Turkey Carnitas are my favorite way to use up leftover turkey meat! My turkey carnitas are the best use of your leftover turkey from holidays, hands down! Your family is sure to love these easy street style tacos any night of the week, and any time of the year!
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3. Ground Venison Tacos
Ground venison tacos are quick, flavorful, and a nice change from typical taco meat! This recipe yields totally tasty, perfectly seasoned ground venison that doesn't taste gamey at all.
Venison tacos taste amazing with any tortilla and with any of your favorite toppings!
Ground Venison Tacos
With my quick, flavorful ground venison tacos, the meat is sauteed with a mixture of herbs and spices until perfectly cooked! Simply serve the ground venison taco meat on your favorite tortillas with the condiments you love, and dinner is served!
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4. Birria Tacos
Mexican birria tacos are savory, sweet, tangy, and just a tad bit spicy. If you're looking for flavor, these tacos have it all.
Traditionally made with goat meat, birria is rich and flavorful, which adds a uniquely satisfying element to tacos. If you aren't a fan of goat meat, there are plenty of alternatives you can use to the same effect!
Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos)
These flavorful Mexican Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, slightly spicy, and a hint of smoky goodness! With this flavor-packed goat stew, you can serve it up as-is or make the crispiest, cheesiest tacos you’ll ever taste!
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5. Prime Rib Tacos
Talk about fancy! Prime rib tacos are a real treat when you have leftover prime rib from the holidays.
Chunks of perfectly cooked beef, pico de gallo, and queso fresco are all you need to make these savory and satisfying street-style tacos. Dip them in your favorite salsa and dig in!
Leftover Prime Rib Tacos
These leftover prime rib tacos are one of the best ways to use up extra holiday prime rib roast from Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. These quick and easy carne asada tacos are loaded with tasty chunks of beef and topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco for the perfect street-style taco!
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6. Tacos Dorados
Tacos dorados are made using corn tortillas that are somehow perfectly crispy while also being slightly chewy and pliable.
It is by far my favorite way to make crispy, hard taco shells because they will hold all the toppings you can handle without falling apart! Fill them with seasoned ground beef, and enjoy!
Tacos Dorados
Tacos dorados, or 'golden tacos,' have a taco shell that is so amazing that you will never buy hard taco shells again! Warm tortillas are loaded with meat filling and then pan-fried to perfection. They are so good that you won't have any leftovers!
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7. Shredded Chicken Tacos
These shredded chicken tacos are incredibly easy to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Use some salsa to take your plain shredded chicken to smothered chicken deliciousness!
These tasty chicken tacos are quite the treat and will definitely be a family favorite for taco night! Add your favorite toppings to make them just how you like them!
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Savory shredded chicken tacos are an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will have fun making and eating together! Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender and coated with tasty chicken taco seasoning and tangy salsa roja, then it’s ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
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8. Crockpot Chicken Tacos
If you prefer more of a hands-off approach to preparing taco meat, this crockpot recipe for chicken tacos is my go-to! Chicken breasts, canned tomatoes, green chiles, onions, a little salsa, and my homemade chicken taco seasoning are all it takes.
Three hours in the slow cooker is more than enough time to get your taco shells and toppings prepped and ready!
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
These crockpot chicken tacos are an effortless Tex-Mex dinner that can easily be prepared any day of the week! Just throw some chicken breasts, taco seasoning, onion, diced tomatoes, and salsa into your slow cooker, and then let it cook for a few hours. Then shred the chicken and serve it on tacos with all the fixings!
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9. Slow Cooker Beef Cheek Tacos
If beef tacos are more your style, this crockpot recipe for barbacoa de cachete is a fabulous way to get your street taco fix. You can use your favorite tortillas, toppings, and, of course, cheese!
Slow Cooker Beef Cheek Tacos (Barbacoa de Cachete)
These slow cooker beef cheek tacos (barbacoa de cachete) are the perfect hands-off meal for any day of the week! Simply add your beef cheeks to your slow cooker along with some onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt, and then let it cook while you go about your day! Use this tender and flavorful Mexican pulled beef for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more!
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10. Taco Bar
A taco bar is the perfect way to serve a crowd on any occasion, from birthday parties to Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Guests can assemble their perfect tacos from a spread of delicious fillings and flavorful taco toppings.
Taco Bar
A taco bar is an easy and delicious way to feed a hungry crowd and guests will love getting to build their own tacos! With tons of tasty toppings to choose from, everyone can customize their taco to perfectly suit their tastes! Keep reading for everything you need to know about setting up the ultimate taco bar at home!
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11. Ground Beef Tacos
No one can resist a crunchy taco shell loaded with perfectly seasoned skillet-cooked ground beef. This 15-minute recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday because it comes together quickly and always yields delicious results!
Ground Beef Tacos
These ground beef tacos are packed full of skillet cooked ground beef taco meat made with homemade beef taco seasoning! You can use crispy taco shells or flour tortillas, and of course, all your favorite taco toppings! Best of all, they only take about 15 minutes to prepare!
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12. Pork Tacos
These quick and easy pork tacos are very similar to pork carnitas, but it's made using leftover pulled pork! The pork is already cooked and shredded, so all you have to do is toss it in a pan with some broth and taco seasoning and cook until crispy!
Pork Tacos
These pork tacos are an easy and delicious way to use any leftover pulled pork you might have in the fridge! From start to finish, they only take about 15 minutes to prepare, so they're perfect for busy weeknights. Your Taco Tuesdays are about to get a whole lot better!
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13. Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos
This super simple crockpot recipe only requires three ingredients: a jar of salsa, cream cheese, and chicken breasts (plus a little extra cheese and salt & pepper if you like). Add it to a taco shell or tortilla with your favorite toppings, and dinner is served!
Crockpot Creamy Salsa Chicken
This crockpot creamy salsa chicken is an effortless, yet incredibly delicious, dinner that only uses 3 ingredients! Enjoy this tender and flavorful meat on tacos, in enchiladas, quesadillas, and more! It's so simple that you'll definitely be adding it to your weekly dinner rotation!
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14. Black Bean Tacos
Black beans are so versatileÂ. They can be used as a side dish or to make delicious black bean tacos! Spice them up with jalapeños, or cool them down with sour cream!
Black Bean Tacos {with Avocado Cilantro Lime Crema} - Cooking Classy
Black Bean Tacos - these are the fastest, tastiest tacos! Flavored with salsa, spices and garlic then layered over tortillas and finished with toppings.
15. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos
Sometimes, we need some bold and tangy flavors to satisfy what our palates are craving! Cilantro and lime are a classic flavor combination that pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp.
These Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos Have Us Making Every Night Taco Night
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16. Veggie Tacos
No meat? No problem! Hearty veggie tacos are so filling you won't even realize that they are vegetarian!
Made with fresh summer veggies like zucchini, green chilis, and tomatoes, these tacos are jam-packed with flavor!
Easy Vegetarian Tacos {30-Minute Meal} - Two Peas & Their Pod
I am all about vegetarian tacos, they are my favorite. I love creating fun and delicious veggie tacos like my Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos and my Sweet Potato Tacos, but these Easy Vegetarian Tacos are my GO TO! I make them almost every week. I love that they have a variety of vegetables and t…
17. Walking Tacos
This taco is a childhood classic for me! Walking tacos aren’t really tacos at all. They are all of your favorite taco toppings and flavors piled in a bag of your favorite chips!
If it were a contest of efficiency and convenience, these would take the cake! Whenever I make walking tacos, I feel like a kid again! (You can also try my walking taco casserole for an easy weeknight dinner!)
Walking Tacos
These Walking Tacos are perfect for an on-the-go dinner, a campfire meal or an easy game-night supper. The ingredients go right into the chip bags! —Beverly Matthews, Richland, Washington
18. Crispy Potato Tacos
Crispy potato tacos! Yes, please! I will gladly eat these yummy tacos any day of the week!
These meat-free tacos are still substantial and filling because they are full of crispy fried potatoes! Add your favorite taco toppings, and you have yourself a unique, delicious taco that everyone will be talking about.
Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe by Tasty
Here’s what you need: large russet potatoes, sour cream, garlic, cumin, salt, oregano, corn tortillas, oil, sour cream, salsa, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro
19. Spicy Chicken Tacos
If you like a little heat when you eat, spicy chicken tacos are just what you need! Shredded chicken and chipotle powder make a unique taco that goes perfectly with a refreshing margarita.
Make these for the foodies in your life who like a little spice!
Spicy Chicken Tacos
These spicy chicken tacos have just the right amount of heat and are super quick and easy to bring together, making them great for any weeknight meal.
20. Queso Fundido Tacos
You are never too old to try a new type of taco! Queso fundido tacos are full of ooey, gooey cheese, and crumbly, flavorful chorizo sausage.
Add some veggies, or eat them as-is. These tacos are addicting either way!
Queso Fundido Tacos.
These queso fundido tacos are the things that dreams are made of! Soft tacos wrapped around a hard shell and glued together by melty queso! The inside is filled with chorizo, diced onion, cilantro and lime. So freaking good.
21. Fried Fish Tacos (Baja Style Fish Tacos)
Fried fish Fridays can now be fried fish taco Fridays! Crispy fried fish with a drizzle of avocado crema and the ease of eating a taco? Sign me up!
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime, and you will be in taco heaven.
22. Chicharron Tacos
Crispy chicharron pork rinds are irresistible when paired with an easy salsa verde in this one-of-a-kind taco!
Chicharron tacos are a unique and flavorful option that will wow and impress.
Chicharrones Tacos
A wildly popular Latin snack food throughout the Americas, chicharrones are made from pork belly that has been cooked for a long time with the skin on, and contains a little meat (what we think of as pork rinds in the United States). Though usually eaten as a crispy snack, they also make a tasty tac…
23. Calamari Tacos
Who said Calamari can't go into a taco? Crispy fried calamari and fresh homemade slaw are a match made in heaven!
Because squid cooks quickly, you can have unique gourmet tacos ready in a flash!
Easy Crunchy, Crispy, Soft Calamari Mini Tacos with Slaw
These Calamari Tacos are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with tangy creamy slaw wrapped in a lightly charred mini soft taco. Easy & Delicious.
24. BBQ Pork Tacos
BBQ pork is a sign of summertime where I come from. These BBQ pork tacos are the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory!
Serve them with a cold glass of sweet tea, and you have a taco dinner that will leave everyone full and happy.
BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Behold warm tortillas piled high with sweet pulled pork, spicy chipotle coleslaw, and tangy barbecue sauce. We bet you can’t stop at one. #tacos #coleslaw #pulledpork #bbq
25. Plantain Tacos
Are you familiar with plantains? You may know them more for being sweet if you are, but if you buy green plantains, they are quite savory!
Delicious plantain tacos with black beans are a wonderful savory meal! Plus, they’re budget-friendly, too!
Spicy Plantain Black Bean Tacos
If you’ve been craving simple, plant-based meals that don’t require a ton of time in the kitchen (like me), this is the recipe for you! My love affair
26. Baked Apple Pie Tacos
Everyone likes a sweet treat after they have a nice hearty dinner, and what better than this fun twist on apple pie? Start out with my incredible baked cinnamon apples for this addictive dessert treat!
Indulgent apple pie tacos are a dessert to remember. Top them with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, and you will keep coming back for more!
Apple Pie Tacos
These mouthwatering Apple Pie Tacos have delicious apple filling in crispy baked tacos. This dessert is ready in just 20 minutes!
We hope we have inspired you to make some delicious tacos for your next meal! Now that you're hungry, it's time to get in the kitchen and find your new favorite taco recipe!
🌮 😋 More Taco-Inspired Recipes
- Taco Meatloaf - This meatloaf is a fusion of classic comfort food and zesty Mexican flavors!
- Doritos Taco Salad - Crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with all your favorite taco toppings - this salad is anything but basic!
- Walking Taco Casserole - Perfectly seasoned beef taco meat and crispy tortilla chips baked in a cheesy and satisfying casserole.
- Taco Bell Mexican Pizza - This homemade Mexican Pizza is even better than the original!
- Taco Stuffed Shells - Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with beef, cheese, corn, and black beans.
- Taco Pasta - Get your taco fix in pasta form with this flavorful and easy-to-make dish that'll be a new family favorite!
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Best Taco Recipes: Ground Beef Taco Meat (+More Tasty Taco Recipes!)
These taco recipes are all the proof you need that just about anything can be turned into tasty tacos for taco night! There's a recipe for vegetarian tacos, fish tacos, spicy meat tacos, and even dessert tacos! They are the perfect main course for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or any other time a Mexican food craving strikes!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (cooking oil, we also like coconut oil)
- ¼ cup onion (yellow or white, finely diced)
- 4.5 oz chopped green chiles
- 2 lbs ground chuck (or your preferred ground beef)
- 2 portions taco seasoning mix (see recipe, or use prepackaged mix)
- 1 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped - approx. 1 bunch)
- 1 lime (serve as wedges, or squeeze juice into the taco meat)
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Instructions
Bring olive oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add onion and chopped canned chiles and cook for 1-2 minutes. The onion should begin to become translucent before adding your ground beef.
Add the ground beef and brown, turn frequently and break apart the pieces of ground beef while cooking so that all meat is browned evenly. Drain off excess oil, if needed.
Add taco seasoning mix, cilantro and lime and combine thoroughly. Cook into the browned ground beef for an additional 1-2 minutes. (*If using commercial taco seasoning mix, follow instructions for the portion of water to be added as packaged mixes typically contain cornstarch)
Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Leftover ground beef taco meat can be cooled, then stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Cholesterol: 81mg (27%) | Sodium: 97mg (4%) | Potassium: 332mg (9%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 158IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Dinner, Ground Beef Taco Meat, taco recipes
Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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