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RecipesDinnerMeatBeef · Veal

Ground Beef or Chicken Tacos & Tostadas

Shifrah Devorah and Zipporah Malka • May 2, 2012 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)
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A favorite amongst kids and adults alike. Tacos and tostadas are fun to eat, easy to make, and will surely leave your families smiling. Make a double recipe and save half to use for Taco Salad.

beef tacos

Ground Beef or Chicken Tacos & Tostadas

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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or more as needed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or 1 pound boneless chicken cut in 1/2-inch cubes or 1/2 pound tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 1/2-5 1/2 teaspoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 12-18 store-bought corn or flour taco or tostada shells

Instructions

  • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add canola oil and heat. Add meat and onion. Stir until meat begins to brown. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Drain the grease from the pan. Add taco seasoning and water.
  • Bring to a boil. Stir again. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Heat refried beans, if you choose to use them. Serve in warm taco shells, soft flour tortillas, or flat tostada shells with accompaniments.

Accompaniments:

  • Homemade Taco Sauce, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, parve sour cream, and chopped white onions
Category: RecipesDinner
Holidays: Super Bowl
Diets: MeatBeef · Veal
Styles: Cook For A Crowd

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  1. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Jan 21, 2026 at 2:02 pm

    sorry about that, the link was missing, here it is https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/homemade-taco-seasoning/

    Reply
  2. Jolie Greiff

    Jan 20, 2026 at 9:36 pm

    Where are the ingredients for the homemade taco seasoning please?

    Reply
  3. yitty Sternfeld

    May 5, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    My kids wanted me to make Tacos,These
    look great,will be using this recipe
    for tonight’s dinner,thanks!!

    Reply
  4. Raizy

    Dec 26, 2013 at 4:44 am

    This was delicios. The spice mix was a great combination. Definitely going to make these again.

    Reply
  5. EstiK

    Apr 29, 2013 at 4:45 am

    This was delicious. I added chopped peppers and tomatoes to the pan before adding the meat, and served it on flour tortillas with fresh lettuce, peppers, and hummus. It was a huge hit!

    Reply

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