National Taco Day is October 4th
If I could only pick one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be tacos. They are such a diverse food because they can be made with a variety of ingredients. My go to is a hard shell but just as delicious with a soft one. To check out last year’s recommendations click here. Let me know on Facebook or Instagram what your favourite taco is and what recipe you are most likely to try.
Image from Crème de la Crumb
Grilled Chicken Taco from Crème de la Crumb
This option takes 5 minutes to prep and cook time is 15 minutes. The recipe is for 4 servings. This is perfect for a busy night weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast
- Tortillas
- Lime Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Avocados
Image from Dinner At The Zoo
Tacos Al Pastor from Dinner At The Zoo
This recipe does call for some less common/probably hard to find ingredients. The prep time is about 20 minutes and cook time is another 20 minutes. The recipe makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
- Pork Shoulder
- Garlic
- Oregano Leaves
- Guajilo Chiles
- Raw Agave
- Pineapple Juice
- White Vinegar
- Achiote Paste
- Tortillas
- Pineapple
- Red Onion
- Cilantro Leaves
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Cajun Shrimp Tacos from Half Baked Harvest
This option comes with a homemade shell option. The prep time is 10 minutes and the cook time is 20 minutes. The recipe makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Basil
- Cayenne
- Creole Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
- Tortillas
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Shrimp
- Red Bell Pepper
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Cheddar Cheese
Images from Cent Less Meals
Spaghetti Tacos from Cent Less Meals
I do not recommend wearing a white shirt while eating these. The prep time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes. The recipe makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Ground Beef
- Sweet Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato Paste
- Kosher Salt
- Taco Seasoning
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Hard Taco Shells
- Tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Cotija or Feta Cheese
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Baked Beef and Black Bean Tacos by Budget by Bytes
The prep time is 15 minutes and the cook time is 20 minutes. The recipe makes 5 servings.
Ingredients
- Chili Powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Cayenne
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Ground Beef
- Black Beans
- Hard Taco Shells
- Cheddar
- Tomato
- Jalepeno
