Make Every Day Taco Tuesday with Our 16 Best Taco Recipes
We love tacos so much we think you should make them more than once a week! That's why we're sharing our favorite recipes for the beloved handheld dish, including renditions made with steak, fish, mushrooms, ground chicken, and so much more.
There are so many reasons why households across the country look forward to taco night: The dish is versatile, with so many different flavorful fillings to choose from; those soft, warm, and toasty tortillas are irresistibly tasty; and a seemingly endless variety of toppings mean that everyone can customize their meal to their liking. More reasons why we love them? Tacos are handheld and come in perfect pocket form, which makes them fun and easy to eat no matter your age. Plus, they're quick to put together and quick to clean up after—most recipes don't require much beyond a sauté pan and a bowl (or two) for toppings. All of this is to say that we think tacos, like the Broiled Shrimp Tacos shown here, are the perfect meal, and we could eat them every day of the year, morning, noon, and night. This collection will focus on tacos for dinner, but we highly suggest that you try them for breakfast and lunch, too.
Tacos aren't just delicious—they can also be healthy, complete with all of the nutritional notes that we look for in a well-balanced dinner. Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, avocado, or even tofu bring protein to the meal. Cheeses like cotija and pepper jack, or another dairy like sour cream, add a bit of fat. Add a spoonful of black or pinto beans to the mix to add fiber.
Half the fun of taco night is building your own customized meal, so make one of our favorite taco recipes from the selection here and pair them with your family's favorite garnishes. You can be sure that everyone will leave the dinner table with full bellies and their plates will be empty.
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Steak and Egg Tacos
Quick-cooking skirt steak is seasoned simply with chili powder, salt, and pepper. With a scrambled egg in each taco, everyone will be too full to ask for seconds.
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Brussels Sprout Tacos
Turn leftover roasted Brussels sprouts into a satisfying plant-based taco filling. Make this meal vegan by substituting the honey for pure maple syrup.
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Mushroom Tacos with Charred-Corn Salsa
Use hearty portobello mushroom caps (or whatever fungi you fancy) to make these slightly smoky grilled mushroom tacos. Grill off some corn while you're at it for a fresh addition.
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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Sweet meets spicy in this classic flavor combination. The grilled pineapple balances out spicy chili-crusted pork tenderloin.
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Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos with Fennel and Beans
A quick turn on the grill is all these chipotle shrimp need, which means dinner comes together fast. Tame the heat from the chiles with a quick salad of creamy refried beans and cool fennel.
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Chili-Braised Beef, Two Ways
These tacos are inspired by the ever-popular Mexican birria; any leftover braised beef is perfect in this weeknight dinner. Corn tortillas take a soak in the flavorful braising liquid, then crisp up in a cast-iron pan.
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Ground Chicken Tacos
For the purists out there, these tacos are made with homemade taco seasoning that tastes eerily similar to the store-bought pouch. Keep the meal lean by using dark-meat chicken or turkey, or go more classic with ground beef.
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Seared Halibut Tacos with Grapefruit-Avocado Salsa
Looking for a lighter taco dinner? These fish tacos are made with gently-seared halibut, which is paired with a topping of sweet ruby red grapefruit, creamy avocado, and a crunchy cabbage.
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Summer Vegetable and Bean Tacos
Use what's fresh at the farmers' market to make this vegetarian dinner. All the vegetables need is a quick sauté with canned black beans before they're ready to eat.
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Breakfast Tacos
Who says taco night can't be taco morning? Take the Tex-Mex route and fill your blistered tortillas with creamy scrambled eggs, sour cream, and salsa.
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Turkey Breakfast Tacos
Whether you have leftovers from Thanksgiving or last night's roast chicken, these tacos will satisfy the next morning. Top with plenty of cheese, your favorite salsa, and a fried egg.
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Korean Beef Tacos
Spice lovers, rejoice! Both gochujang (Korean pepper paste) and gochugaru (Korean hot red-pepper powder) are used in this recipe. Beat the heat from the braised chuck with cool sesame cucumbers.
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Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Jicama, and Black Beans
Get the crunch you crave from fish tacos with our healthier baked version. Cabbage and jicama add extra bite.
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Pinto Bean and Poblano Tacos
The broiler is this recipe's best friend—you'll achieve lots of flavor when you blast those poblanos. Pinto beans add creaminess, and a dollop of guacamole would definitely be welcomed.
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Avocado and Black Bean Tacos
Unconventional ingredients like kale and sunflower seeds make for a flavor-packed gluten-free dinner, perfect for ripe avocados that need to be eaten immediately.