Looking for quick and easy taco recipes for Taco Tuesday? We’ve got you covered with 3 simple taco dishes that are perfect for fast dinners under 15 minutes. These recipes will make dinnertime stress-free and delicious! Let's taco 'bout how to make dinner a breeze with meals your family will love.
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Bonus: You can mix and match ingredients based on whatever you have in your kitchen — tacos are as flexible as they are tasty! Plus it's easy to make these taco meals even healthier: Use lean proteins like ground turkey or chicken and add fresh veggies like bell peppers and onions. You can also go vegetarian or pescatarian.
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One-Pan Taco Skillet Recipe: Quick and Easy Family Dinner
No time for tons of dishes? This one-pan wonder is a game-changer. Sauté ground beef or turkey with your favorite taco seasoning, canned black beans, corn, and cheese — all in one skillet. Serve with tortillas or tortilla chips for a fun, DIY vibe. Bonus: Fewer dishes means more time for relaxing after dinner!
Ingredients:
- Ground beef or turkey
- Taco seasoning
- Canned black beans
- Corn
- Shredded cheese
- Tortillas or tortilla chips (for serving)
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Sheet Pan Chicken Taco Recipe: Fast and Healthy Dinner
For a no-fuss meal, bake chicken breasts with taco seasoning, bell peppers, and onions on a sheet pan. Cook at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, then shred the chicken. Serve with warm tortillas and all your favorite toppings — guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese. You can also bake with tortilla chips for a nacho twist. This recipe is perfect for busy moms who want a healthy taco night!
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Taco seasoning
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Onions, sliced
- Tortillas
- Toppings (guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream)
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The Tired Mom’s Taco Bowls: No Mess, Customizable Taco Dinner
Don’t have taco shells? No problem! Create a delicious taco bowl by layering your favorite taco ingredients—like rice, black beans, ground beef, salsa, and cheese — in a bowl. Let everyone customize their taco bowls with toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and extra hot sauce. It's an easy, no-mess dinner that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice
- Black beans
- Ground beef or turkey
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
- Toppings (guacamole, sour cream, hot sauce)
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Taco Night just got a whole lot easier! These quick and easy taco recipes are perfect for busy moms looking to whip up a delicious meal in under 15 minutes. Let’s raise a taco (or three) to keeping it simple — and tasty.
This article was created with a little help from ChatGPT, an AI tool by OpenAI.