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    PUBLISHED: Jun 3, 2016 · UPDATED: Apr 26, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    MAKE SOME DELICIOUS TACOS THIS WEEKEND!

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    I had Tacos for my first time a few weeks ago and it was love at first bite! This Mexican meal is made up of familiar ingredients and so easy to love. I mean, what's not to love about nicely seasoned ground beef wrapped in Tortillas or put in crunchy Taco shells??? 

    If the name taco or tortilla are completely foreign to you, don't worry, I got you! Does Shawarma sound familiar? Think of this like the Mexican version of Shawarma. The tortilla wraps are like crepes. They are made up of either flour or corn. I used the one made out of whole wheat flour because I woke up on my clean eating side. Tacos are the crunchy version of the same thing.
    Tortillas and Tacos can be purchased at grocery stores/supermarkets. But if you live in an area where these are hard to get, simply follow this recipe and make some plain crepes. Put only a teaspoon of sugar in your batter as opposed to the quantity in the original recipe. You do not want your wraps too sweet.
    For the filling, ground beef is traditionally used but I used ground turkey because again, hello, #teamhealthy! You could use, beef, chicken or even boneless fish. These wraps are pure perfection in the mouth. Let's make 'em!
    Prep: 20 mins
    Cook: 30 mins
    Total: 50 mins
    Serves: 4

    Ingredients
    4 tortilla wraps (or make yours as explained above)
    2 pounds (1 kg) of ground beef
    A quarter teaspoon garlic powder
    A quarter teaspoon onion powder
    A quarter teaspoon paprika (could omit)
    A quarter teaspoon chili powder
    A quarter teaspoon black pepper
    1 medium sized onion
    1 tomato
    2 stems green onion
    3 cloves of garlic
    1 or 2 bell peppers
    1 maggi cube
    2 tablespoons mayonaisse (or sour cream for a healthy alternative)
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    Salt to taste
    A part of the cast:

    Directions

    Chop half the onion, tomato and garlic.
    Heat oil in  a pot/pan/skillet/wok and saute all of that chopped goodness, baby!
    Now add in your ground beef.
    *singing*
    You better watch out
    You better dance now
    You better smile
    And be ready to enjoy
    Mexico is coming to town!
    Errm, let that cook an medium heat as you stir continuously, making sure you break the meat with a wooden spoon. If you don't do so, it will stick together.
    Put in chopped green onions. Season with salt, maggi and all powdered spices.  Let it cook, let it cook, let it cooooook!
    *Bridge*
    She sees your taste buds
    She knows what you will like...
    You better watch out
    You better dance know
    You better smile 
    And be ready to enjoy
    Mexico is coming to town
    I don't know why I'm thinking of Christmas in June. Oh well...
    Taste your meat to ensure the flavours have married together properly. Turn off the heat.
    You remember the other half onion? Chop that up with some bell pepper. 
    Rub mayo on one end of each wrap. Ha!
    Put in your meat. Aha!
    Top with veggies. Ahaha!
    Wrap baby, wrap!
    Now give that a HUGE bite. How did it feel?

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    1. Anonymous says

      June 03, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Ahahaha! You ehhh! I love tacos, I'd usually add lettuce and avocado. Mexicans them bend down sabi fine thing no be lie... after pays ofcourse.

      Reply
    2. Precious Nkeih says

      June 03, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Ah do weti? Lol.
      I love it with guacamole and tortilla chips on the side. Pure bliss!

      Reply
    3. Marjorie Smith says

      June 04, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Wow, this looks so delicious!
      http://www.angelemall.co.nz

      Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      June 04, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Looks yummy, would prefer someone make it while I eat though. Bola

      Reply
    5. Precious Nkeih says

      June 05, 2016 at 4:43 am

      Thanks Marjorie!

      Reply
    6. Precious Nkeih says

      June 05, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Lol Bola! You could make for yourself nah sweetheart.

      Reply
    7. Abdulmalik Amodu says

      June 05, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      You can be a better cook. I wouldn't mind testing it one day. Lol

      visit http://www.nairatrace.com ) A trial will convince you

      Reply
    8. Berry Dakara says

      June 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      This makes me want to have fish tacos very very soon!

      Berry Dakara Blog

      Reply
    9. Precious Nkeih says

      June 11, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      I watched a cooking show last night in which someone made fish tacos. That should be my next taco adventure!

      Reply
    10. Rita Tangye says

      June 18, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      chai! it looks good. I going to give it a try

      Reply
    11. Precious Nkeih says

      June 18, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      You'll enjoy it, Rita!

      Reply
    12. Eseroghene Oteri says

      August 03, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Is it compulsory to rub mayonnaise on it..cos i totally hate mayonnaise, and what can i use instead

      Reply
    13. Precious Nkeih says

      August 03, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      You could substitute with sour cream or plain natural yogurt.

      Reply

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      November 9, 2018 at 6:27 am

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