52 Absolutely Amazing Taco Recipes

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52 Absolutely Amazing Taco Recipes2/52 Baja Pork Tacos 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious pork tacos recipe is my copycat version of the most excellent Mexican food we ever had, when we were visiting Flagstaff, Arizona. The original recipe used beef instead of pork, but this comes mighty close to the same taste. —Ariella Winn, Mesquite, Texas. If you’re a vegan, learn how to make these vegan tacos. Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 320 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium,

26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein

26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch. 3/52 Brisket Tacos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brisket Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Birthday parties back home were big gatherings of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and anyone else we considered family. As soon as guests arrived, hot pans of shredded brisket, or carne deshebrada, appeared, along with huge bowls of salads, frijoles, tostadas and salsas. Brisket was the one dish we always counted on because it

could be made in the oven or a slow cooker

could be made in the oven or a slow cooker. —Yvette Marquez, Littleton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 4/52 Fish Tacos Test Kitchen Approved Fish Tacos with Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 tacos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fish tacos combine warm, spicy pan-fried tilapia with a light, creamy slaw. The simple, nutritious ingredients make this Mexican-inspired dish a weeknight winner. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 450

Queue these shrimp tacos up for your next taco night

calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1373mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 5/52 Shrimp Tacos Test Kitchen Approved Simple Shrimp Tacos Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 tacos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Queue these shrimp tacos up for your next taco night. Our recipe tosses shrimp with six spices before cooking and tops the tacos with shredded cabbage, cilantro and more for maximum flavor in each bite. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 242 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat),

It still provides all the flavors you love but with less fat

138mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 6/52 Ground Turkey Tacos Test Kitchen Approved Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make your Taco Tuesdays healthier by switching out ground beef with lean ground turkey. It still provides all the flavors you love but with less fat. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 557 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1333mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein. 7/52 Cauliflower Tacos Test Kitchen

Approved Cauliflower Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Seasoned cauliflower bites are dressed in a tangy avocado crema sauce for the ultimate vegetarian taco. The yogurt dressing helps cool down the slight heat of cumin and chili powder for an enjoyable, flavorful meal. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 377 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 1036mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein. 8/52 Sweet Potato Tacos Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of

These sweet potato tacos should do the trick

Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 tacos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a taco to make on meatless Monday? These sweet potato tacos should do the trick. Cubed tubers and refried black beans make each taco hearty and flavorful. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 431 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1039mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 9/52 Fry Bread Tacos 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Fry Bread Tacos Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco recipe features fluffy, pillowy fry bread with a generous scoop of seasoned ground beef along with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, salsa and a dollop of cool and tangy sour cream. The fry bread tacos are beefy, crispy and oh, so satisfying. The recipe is similar to one our son-in-law, who is half Comanche and half Kiowa, uses. I downsized it for two. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 407 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1361mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 10/52 Buffalo

Make them for a fun twist on taco night

Chicken Tacos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 tacos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love buffalo chicken dip, you’ll love buffalo chicken tacos. Make them for a fun twist on taco night. —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 541 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 3861mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 11/52 Easy Fish Tacos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s a hit with friends and family

Searching for a lighter alternative to traditional fried fish, I came up with this crispy, crunchy fish tacos recipe. It’s a hit with friends and family. —Jennifer Palmer, Rancho Cucamonga, California Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 350 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 632mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 12/52 Quick Tacos al Pastor 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We loved the pork and pineapple tacos from a food

truck in Hawaii

truck in Hawaii. My husband, a high school football referee, gives my version a thumbs-up. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 317 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 13/52 Mushroom Tacos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili-Lime Mushroom Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to make this dish with beef, but substituting with portobella mushrooms turned it

into my family’s vegetarian favorite

into my family’s vegetarian favorite. It’s quick, nutritious, low fat and tasty. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 300 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 14/52 Cilantro Beef Tacos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cilantro Beef Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I have leftover steak, it’s time to make cilantro tacos. Set out bowls of toppings like

lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and salsa

lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and salsa. That’s a fiesta. —Patti Rose, Tinley Park, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos (calculated without toppings): 451 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 15/52 Lentil Tacos 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Lentil Tacos Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband’s cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family’s diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

our five children was a challenge, but this fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone. —Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 365 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/52 Easy Shrimp Tacos Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love preparing these easy-to-make shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and this was the very

first recipe that I conquered with them

first recipe that I conquered with them. Mix and match your favorite toppings—salsa and avocado would be perfect additions. —Deborah Jamison, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 359 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 2 starch. 17/52 Easy Fry Bread Tacos 5 Reviews Easy Fry Bread Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My niece gave me this hearty recipe. Frozen bread dough makes the fry bread

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