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Tacos Gringos

Tacos Gringos

Ever wondered how to make ground beef tacos with our Fajita & Taco Spice? Wonder no more!

Discover the ultimate taco experience with our salt-free blend, allowing you to customize your seasoning to perfection. Add a bit of water to this blend for the secret to saucy, flavorful meat coated in dried veggies like onion, garlic, tomato, and chiles.

This recipe is a family favorite, suitable for all skill levels—and it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy!

Get creative—use the taco meat for scrumptious taco salads, burritos, or quesadillas. Enjoy tacos just the way you like them!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Fajita & Taco Spice, ground
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Pacific Flake Sea Salt
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 12 taco shells 
  • Taco Toppings: Shredded iceberg  lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Directions

  1. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat.
  2. Drain meat and return to pan.
  3. Stir in Fajita & Taco Spice, salt, and water. 
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. Spoon saucy meat into taco shells and build your tacos, as craved. 
Tags: Dinner Easy Fajita & Taco Spice Flavors of the World Kid-Approved Kid-Friendly Lunch Mexican Taco Kit Tacos
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Recipe Details

Yields
12.0 Crunchy Tacos
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
5 min 10 min 15 min

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