Texas Tacos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

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posted by Christy Denneyon Oct 30, 2014 (updated Apr 26, 2020) 186 comments »

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These Texas Tacos are a Tex-Mex twist on your classic taco. It’s filled with taco meat, bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and corn all in a nacho cheese shell. You’ll love this quick dinner.

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TEXAS TACOS

Every Halloween I make this Chicken Taco Soup as a savory meal to balance out all of that sugar. That chili was the inspiration for these Texas Tacos. As we all know, Tex-Mex dishes are a little less non-traditional and cater towards the southwestern influence in cooking. These Texas Tacos are filled with of course taco meat, but also green peppers, diced tomatoes, and corn to give it that Texas twist.

I thought these would be excellent in thebold cheddar flavor of the Old El Paso Nacho Cheese Taco Shells.

Texas Tacos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2)Start by dicing some red bell pepper and onion. You can use whatever color pepper you have on hand.

Texas Tacos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (3)Next, brown up the meat with the pepper and onion. Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and corn.

Texas Tacos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (4)And…you’re done. Wasn’t that easy? Fill your warm shells up with the mixture.

Texas Tacos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (5)Top with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

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OTHER TACO RECIPES:

  • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
  • Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taco
  • Barbacoa Tacos
  • Salsa Verde Beef Tacos
  • Green Chile Turkey Tacos
  • Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
  • Grilled Chicken Tacos with Feta Cream

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Texas Tacos

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These Texas Tacos are a Tex-Mex twist on your classic taco. It’s filled with taco meat, bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, and corn all in a nacho cheese shell.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 red or green bell pepper, diced finely
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (14.5 oz can) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 8 taco shells, warmed
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown the beef, bell pepper, and onion until done and no longer pink. Drain.

  • Add the taco seasoning and stir to combine. Add the diced tomatoes and corn. Simmer until the mixture is heated through, about 4-5 minutes.

  • Spoon meat mixture into warmed shells and top with desired toppings.

Notes

You can add a can of black beans or chili beans to make the filling even heartier.

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Author: Christy Denney

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originally published on Oct 30, 2014 (last updated Apr 26, 2020)

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186 comments on “Texas Tacos”

  1. Sweeter With Sugar Reply

    We made these for dinner tonight. They were easy and yummy. I love the extra veggies and the veggies make the meat go further.

    • Christy Denney Reply

      Thanks!

  2. Carolyn G Reply

    I love tacos. These look delish

  3. KRISTIN H Reply

    WE ARE TACO LOVERS IN MY HOSEHOLD – WE LOVE TACOS WITH MEAT AND WITH Spaghetti

  4. paige Reply

    just had tacos last night. your look delish!

  5. Buffy Reply

    Yum these look great

  6. Melissa Saenz Reply

    Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  7. Kimberly H Reply

    Looks tasty!

  8. Cara Roberts Reply

    My family LOVES taco night and I just don’t have them frequently enough!

  9. Lauren P. Reply

    These tacos look amazing and easy to make (which is good for me!!) Thanks!

  10. libby Reply

    Looks delicious, will be making soon

  11. Libby Rouse Reply

    Will be making soon, looks delicious

  12. libby rouse Reply

    Looks delicious, will be making soon!

  13. Erin Reply

    These look delicious! And the shells reminds me of nacho cheese Doritos

  14. Annie Reply

    Can’t wait to try!

  15. chiara Reply

    Looks yummy!!

  16. Brenda Haines Reply

    Great looking dish, yummy.

  17. Courtney @ Cardio Queen Reply

    Cannot wait to try these out! Those look so much fancier than normal tacos with just ground beef! Also, nacho cheese shells?!?! Even if I don’t win, I’ve got to try those out!

  18. Carissa Reply

    We love taco night!

  19. Sarah Reply

    I can’t wait to try the nacho cheese version of the shells. They sound so yummy.

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FAQs

What are the three types of tacos? ›

Tacos are a common form of antojitos, or Mexican street food, which have spread around the world. Three varieties of taco (clockwise from left): carnitas, carne asada, and al pastor.

What is a breakfast taco in Texas? ›

A breakfast taco is a regular 8-inch flour tortilla (almost always flour, but sometimes you see soft corn) stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese and breakfast meat (or a sautéed vegetable such as peppers or cactus pads).

What was the original Mexican taco? ›

Ancient Mexicans used freshly made, soft, flat corn tortillas and gave them with fillings like fish and cooked organs. It was a staple meal that provided vital nutrients and energy to those who consumed it. These tacos didn't contain the cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and tomato that we associate with the meal today.

What are 15 toppings for tacos? ›

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  • 01 of 20. Quick Pickled Jalapeños. ...
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  • 06 of 20. Black Bean and Corn Salsa. ...
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What meat makes the best tacos? ›

Carna Asada

Carne Asada is certainly the most popular meat for tacos, and it's plain to see why.

What is Texas vs Mexican tacos? ›

Tex-Mex tacos are usually made with a soft flour tortilla or crunchy corn shell, while Mexican tacos are almost always made with soft corn tortillas. No matter how you dip your tortilla chip, Tijuana Flats believes in Tex-Mex For All and satisfies our guest's craving for bold Tex-Mex flavors!

What is the most popular breakfast food in Texas? ›

Favorites include: Texas Sausage Kolaches, Easy Cheese & Sausage Biscuits, and Classic Southern Biscuits.
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Amazon TACoS, or total advertising cost of sale, is a metric to measure ad spend relative to an Amazon seller's total sales revenue, including ad sales and organic sales. TACoS gives Amazon sellers a good view of their overall ad performance and business profitability.

What is a flat taco called? ›

What Is a Tostada? A tostada has a pretty simple construction: it's like a taco, but flat. It's usually made with a fried corn tortilla, topped with refried beans, shredded cheese, salsa, and other toppings.

What did Mexicans eat before tacos? ›

Vegetables and corn stew along with tamales of maize, plantains, yucca, cassava, chia or amaranth seeds are commonplace in Mexican food history. The Mayans preferred tamales, either steamed or fire roasted, over tortillas and dined on insects or wild game when available.

What can I add to taco meat to make it taste better? ›

Tips for Making the Best Taco Meat

If you prefer your taco meat a little spicier, add in a pinch of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes. If you like a more earthy flavor, add a few extra pinches of cumin. If you like it smoky, try adding ancho chili powder or smoked paprika.

How many tacos will 1lb of meat make? ›

How much ground beef per taco? Each taco shell or small soft taco-size tortilla fits about 2 ounces or 1/4 cup of meat. If you add diced onions, you could stretch a pound of ground beef to make about a dozen tacos. With just the meat and spices, you can make about 8 tacos from a pound of meat.

What to add to tacos to make them better? ›

  1. Coriander is a Mexican staple. Coarsely chop the leaves to add freshness to your tacos.
  2. Green onion, finely slice and sprinkle away.
  3. Finely sliced red onion adds colour and flavour. Soak in water to take away some of the bite.
  4. Lime wedges add another dimension of tanginess.

What's the difference between birria and carnitas? ›

The word “carnitas” means “l*ttle meats” in Spanish. These three dishes are very similar, but have some differences. Barbacoa can be either shredded or chopped, birria is usually shredded and served with a sauce or broth, and carnitas is usually chopped.

What's the difference between street tacos and regular tacos? ›

Street tacos are a Mexican dish that is made up of a corn tortilla filled with meat and topped with salsa, cilantro and onions. They are typically served on the street or in restaurants. The difference between street tacos and regular tacos is that street tacos are smaller in size and made with a corn tortilla.

Are carne asada and carnitas the same thing? ›

The Difference Between Carnitas, Carne Asada, and Al Pastor

Carnitas is made with pork that has been braised or slow-cooked until it's fork-tender. Carne asada is made with beef that has been grilled to perfection.

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