by ☃ Shannon K. Wendt
Member since:
July 26, 2006

What's for Dinner? Authentic Mexican Tacos with Homemade Salsa Recipe

August 28, 2007 06:59 PM UTC (Updated: May 02, 2012 05:09 PM UTC)
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I rarely use store bought seasonings when making ground beef tacos, preferring this well loved and well used recipe. These taste so much more authentic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 lb ground beef
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 t oregano or marjoram, rubbed
2 T Mexican chili powder (I used hot)
1/2 t salt
3/4 cup water
corn tortilla shells, fried and drained well
lettuce, shredded
tomato, diced
white Mexican cheese (I used queso cojita)

Brown beef on medium high heat. Drain well.

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining ingredients; simmer for 20 minutes.
I served the tacos topped with Mexican cheese, lettuce and tomato, along with Mexican rice and my salsa.

The recipe for the salsa can be found here: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977100013

One of my favorite meals of all.

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Comments: 34

Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Aug 28, 2007, 7:05pm UTC
Sounds like a good mix. Store seasoning packets are almost all salt.
Larry H. Aug 28, 2007, 7:09pm UTC
thanks for sharing
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Aug 28, 2007, 7:23pm UTC
Sounds good to me. When will they be ready to eat?
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 28, 2007, 7:48pm UTC
I agree, Amanda. The only good one I have found is at Sam's Club.

YW.

Better hurry, Audrey. There's only 3 left!
Robin G. Aug 28, 2007, 8:54pm UTC
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM good
Rob Appell Aug 28, 2007, 8:56pm UTC
Gosh...if you're using the salsa you made with those hot peppers; my innards are gonna be on fire...and it'll be a five alarm. Would you believe I've never had a taco. About the only thing 'Mexican' I've ever eaten is chili...American chili...'cuz it's hot too hot and spicey.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 28, 2007, 9:06pm UTC
Hey! Another one for the Robs!

And Rob, chili doesn't count.
Robin G. Aug 28, 2007, 10:32pm UTC
ROB--you are dead to me. Never had a taco?

You won't fit in in this family any longer.
Apryl Just Apryl Aug 28, 2007, 10:36pm UTC
Shannon, Now this is right up my alley, throw a little guacamole and some arroz con grandules on the side and we have a fantastic dinner. I make mine with skirt steak and sorfrito with a little adobo con lemon. I also add fresh tomatos and onions diced large for extra flavor. Although a little repetiive I also serve some refried beans on the side with alittle mexican melting cheese on top. I love to cook mexican dishes. Although I think Arroz con gondules is a puerto rican dish. Although I can't have it anymore I always serve Dulce Arroz for dessert.
Something always good from Shannon's kitchen. Thanks for dinner. Hate to eat and run but I gotta go.......
Rob Appell Aug 29, 2007, 7:11am UTC
I guess Rob has excommunicated me from the fambly...and I didn't even get a taste of one of mom's desserts. :(
Sounds good and it's pretty easy. Thanks Shannon.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 29, 2007, 8:32am UTC
Sounds wonderful, April! I love tacos made with steak, too :)

Well, Rob not the whole famdamily...

THanks, Katie. Sometimes, simple is good. Really good, in this case!
Katrina Hall Aug 29, 2007, 8:34am UTC
Looks good! I envy you your grocery store - the one near me has zip in the way of Mexican spices and foods!
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Aug 29, 2007, 8:43am UTC
Yum, I make my own taco seasoning too, mainly because we don't like all the salt they put in the store bought brands. My recipe has more spices though, I'll have to see what's different when I get home..I think Cumin is one of them.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Aug 29, 2007, 8:48am UTC
I've never tried that kind of Mexican cheese, is that the one that looks powdery and comes in a bag?
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 29, 2007, 8:55am UTC
Katrina, this area is a melting pot. One of the benefits of living in Michigan.

It's vacuum packed, white and crumbles.
C A. Aug 29, 2007, 9:01am UTC
Yum-O! I love Mexican food, and living in Texas we have a LOT of it around!

I use chipotles in adobo, along with cumin, in my recipe for the meat and no oregano or marjoram. Top it off with a sharp cheddar, lettuce tomatoes, and jalapenos!

I know what I'm making for dinner tonight!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 29, 2007, 9:37am UTC
CA, chipotles in adobo are one of my favorite condiments to use!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Aug 29, 2007, 12:06pm UTC
I am going to try this one. I am tired of the seasoning packets I use for tacos. It looks so easy too!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Aug 29, 2007, 12:07pm UTC
I emailed it to myself!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 29, 2007, 12:31pm UTC
I like Mog's suggestion of cumin too, Arlene. Let me know if you try it and what you add!
Jo C. Aug 29, 2007, 1:36pm UTC
Look at the comments you've gotten. You get a 10 from me. I've bookmarked your page!
Jo C. Aug 29, 2007, 1:37pm UTC
Arlene - Did it come through in the email? I always wish I could email not only the recipe but the entire dish, already cooked but it'd really mess up my computer.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 29, 2007, 2:27pm UTC
What I hate is printing it out, it always includes the comments which I don't need!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 30, 2007, 4:31pm UTC
Paul, that sounds like a wonderful date. You should post pics of dinner!
Risa G. Aug 30, 2007, 5:15pm UTC
Yummm. I love tacos. I used to make chicken tacos quite often but haven't in a very long time. I see some in my future now!

Thanks for the suggestion! Of course, with homemade salsa. I have some heirloom tomatoes and tomatillos I need to use up! I just watched a Rick Bayless show where he made homemade salsas, 3 ways. They all looked so good.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 31, 2007, 8:50am UTC
I have his cookbooks, Risa. I think he does Mexican the best. For a white guy ;)

And I just LOVE salsa verde made with tomatillos!
Risa G. Sep 4, 2007, 5:38pm UTC
I love tacos but rarely eat them anymore. I used to make chicken tacos. I had a room mate who loved them and was always requesting them. I realized the other day that I haven't made them in years. I stopped when she moved out! It's been nearly 20 years now. Maybe I should make them again...
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 5, 2007, 9:04am UTC
Risa, please post your chicken taco recipe. Every time I make them, I poach the chicken and something is MISSING.
Mel B. Sep 11, 2007, 9:27pm UTC
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 11, 2007, 10:06pm UTC
That sounds like a positive....
Risa G. Apr 11, 2008, 6:24pm UTC
I DO use store bought seasonins but not taco seasoning. I use some of the Grill Mates and Mrs Dash stuff but otherwise I either make them myself, buy from Penzey's or get free from cyber-pals. The best one is the last!

Anyway, this sounds really good, Shannon. I wish dinner was sooner.
Rachel N. Jul 30, 2009, 7:20pm UTC
Oh yeah so I just remembered that I have some tomatoes left over from salsa making and some lettuce left over from making sandwiches for like a billion people this weekend so this recipe is perfect!! :)

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