Traditional Tacos Recipe
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Yield:
15 to 16 tacos
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Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
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Prep Time:
45 mins
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Cook Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
- Salsa Roja
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- 1 serrano pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
- Tacos
- 2 cups Salsa Roja
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken OR cooked shredded beef OR pork
- 12 to 16 corn tortillas
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- Toppings: Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde
Instructions
- Prepare Salsa Roja: Cook tomatoes, peeled garlic and serrano pepper in boiling water for 15 minutes; drain. OR roast tomatoes, unpeeled garlic and pepper on an ungreased griddle over medium-high heat until charred. Blend all salsa ingredients in blender with salt until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add blended salsa. Simmer 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
- For Tacos: Place Salsa Roja in a large saucepan over medium heat; simmer gently until very thick (almost dry), about about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken, beef or pork to Salsa Roja; mix well and set aside.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or in microwave. Place 1 tablespoon of salsa-meat mixture in each tortilla and roll up tightly. Secure taco with toothpick if needed.
- Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry tacos, turning until tortillas are crispy and browned. Remove toothpicks and keep warm.
- Serve topped with additional Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde (see recipe below)and sour cream.
- For SALSA VERDE: Combine 1 pound green tomatillos, (husks removed and rinsed), 1 serrano pepper, (seeds and veins removed), and 2 garlic cloves. Cook in water for 15 minutes and drain. OR, roast on an ungreased griddle until charred. Blend tomatillos, peeled garlic, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil in a saucepan until hot but not smoking; add the blended mixture. Simmer at least 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. If desired, add 1/4 cup chopped onion and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro after sauce has been cooked.
