It’s Taco Tuesday, ya’ll! Learn how to make every Taco Tuesday special with these simple recipes.
Making authentic tacos is easy once you keep the right ingredients in stock. They’re also a really affordable meal that tastes great made fresh any day of the week.
With all the different types of tacos out there, you can start your own taqueria today.
5 Best Types of Tacos
These are five of the best types of tacos, made from authentic recipes. Get started with these options for how to make tacos. So jump online for some taco recipes or grab a Tex-Mex Recipe Workbook.
1. Tacos de Carne Asada
You’re always eyeing that carne asada at Chipotle. But what with guac being extra, it might be a little hard to swing the cost.
Not so when you make it yourself. These authentic tacos give you a chance to choose your own beef cost at the butcher shop. If you’ve got access to a charcoal grill, this can be yours in no time.
Enjoy the classic flavors first made in Sonora, Mexico, a cattle-central area.
2. Tacos de Tinga
Get saucy with these tacos. Filled with your shredded beef of choice, which is slow-cooked in a sauce full of spices, you’ll need a few extra napkins.
3. Tacos de Canasta
In the mood for something fried and spicy? Check out tacos de canasta. Deep fry your tortilla before loading them up. Then allow the whole taco to rest awhile, saturated in flavor.
4. Tofu Taco
A more modern spin on traditional tacos, you can add tofu as your protein source for a delightful fusion of east meats southwest.
Tofu can be prepped with some soy sauce, chili powder, and typical taco seasoning options on the stovetop like ground beef.
5. What’s In My Pantry? Taco
What this one lacks in authenticity, it makes up for in have-a-taco-right-now-ticity. The What’s In My Pantry taco is a simple staple in the average person’s diet. You’re going to need some tortillas—hard or soft, that’s up to you.
Grab yourself a can of beans. Refried baked beans are a taco classic, but some spicy black beans can do you pretty good as well.
Got a bag of instant rice in there? Excellent. Now find your canned tomato and pepper mix or classic salsa.
Once your rice and beans are heated up, assemble your tacos. If you’ve got some fresh shredded cheese, sour cream, or even some guacamole, dollop it on top for a tasty finished product.
These are shelf-stable products that you can usually snag for $1 or so (except for the guac—guac really is always extra), so you can assemble a taco any day.
Explore More Flavors
Try out one of these taco flavors today. They’re a staple cuisine that lets you tap in an amazing, authentic culinary heritage. Plus, they’re simple to make.
With all the different types of tacos in the world, you might as well try a new one every week. Stock up on some tortillas and napkins—you’re going to need them!
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