Taco Recipes

Recipes for Beef, Turkey, and Chicken Tacos

De: Laura Sommers

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand.

A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, beans, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great variety and versatility.

Tacos are often garnished with various condiments, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, as well as many vegetables, such as lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and chiles.

Tacos are a common form of antojitos, or Mexican street food, which have spread around the world. In the United States they are very popular in the Southwest and states that border Mexico. They are often served during Cinco de Mayo which is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.

In New Mexico, Americans invented the very popular "Breakfast Burrito." This new culinary sensation began so that morning commuters had a handy pocket to eat their breakfast on the go.

There are many different ways to make a burrito and this cookbook has a wide variety of recipes to try.

Taco shells can be soft flour or wheat tortillas or crunchy corn shells. Modern cuisine have evolved to include flavored taco shells such as nacho cheese or spicy herb.

Enjoy these delicious taco recipes any time of the day or year and in any part of the world.