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Simple Mexican Tacos

Name: Simple Mexican Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean for flavor); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil (for cooking the beef); 1 packet (1.25 oz / 35g) taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning); 1/2 cup (120ml) water (to mix with the seasoning); Salt and pepper to taste; 8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed before serving); Toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, lime wedges, etc. (as desired)

These Simple Mexican Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal option that the whole family will love. The seasoned ground beef paired with fresh toppings and warm tortillas create a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for any day of the week.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Mexican dairy-free

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

86% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 35 minutes

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Difficulty Easy

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Servings 4

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean for flavor)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil (for cooking the beef)
1 packet (1.25 oz / 35g) taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
1/2 cup (120ml) water (to mix with the seasoning)
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed before serving)
Toppings: chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, lime wedges, etc. (as desired)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

large skillet
spoon
knife
cutting board

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 35 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Onions should be soft and fragrant.
2

Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

⏱️ 6 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure beef is no longer pink.
3

Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef. Pour in water and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Consistency should be moist but not watery.
4

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with desired toppings.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Tortillas should be pliable and warm.
5

Serve the tacos immediately with additional toppings and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

AI Wisdom: Garnish with fresh ingredients for added flavor.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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