Classic Ground Beef Tacos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: This Tex-Mex classic layers spicy ground beef, shredded cheese, sweet chopped tomatoes, and cool iceberg lettuce in a crunchy corn taco shell. But stale-tasting supermarket seasoning packets and greasy store-bought shells leave a lot to be desired. We set out to develop a ground beef taco recipe with boldly spiced beef […]
Indoor Steak Tacos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: For an indoor steak taco recipe that would yield tender, juicy meat, we chose beefy flank steak. Pan searing gave us the browned exterior and crisp edges characteristic of grilled meat. A deeply flavorful oil-based herb paste gave our steak a flavor boost. Serve with chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and diced […]
Grilled Skirt Steak and Poblano Tacos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In this popular northern Mexican taco filling, rich, smoky beef is perfectly complemented by sweet-hot poblano chiles and piquant onions. The combination is deliciously to the point, unencumbered by competing flavors, and also very simple to put together. We wanted an authentic version of these tacos that could be made on […]
Shredded Beef Tacos with Cabbage Carrot Slaw
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Carne deshebrada, literally meaning “shredded beef,” is a common offering at Mexican taco stands. It’s made by braising a large cut of beef until ultratender and then shredding the meat and tossing it with a flavorful rojo sauce made with tomatoes and/or dried chiles. We started out by choosing the beefiest […]
Corn Tortillas
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Fresh corn tortillas have a lightly sweet flavor and a soft, springy texture unmatched by store-bought kinds. We rested the dough for 5 minutes before pressing the tortillas to ensure that the masa was fully hydrated. Vegetable oil, although nontraditional, made the dough soft, pliable, and easy to work with. Be […]