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Fifth of May Tacos

Celebrate the Fifth of May with vibrant and flavorful tacos made from traditional Mexican ingredients, perfect for gathering with friends and family.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

For the tortillas
  • 2 cups corn masa flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling
  • 2 cups shredded chicken or beef
  • 1 cup salsa verde or preferred salsa
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • for frying cooking oil
  • for garnish lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn masa flour and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until it forms a soft dough. Let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into small balls, then flatten them into round tortillas using a tortilla press or a rolling pin.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside in a clean cloth to keep warm.
  2. In a separate pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add the shredded chicken or beef and salsa verde. Cook until heated through.
Assembly
  1. Take a warm tortilla, add a generous scoop of the meat mixture, sprinkle with queso fresco, and top with diced avocados and fresh cilantro.
Serving
  1. Serve the tacos warm with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas. You can customize the filling with vegetarian options or spice it up with jalapeños.