The Best Taco Recipes For An At-Home Fiesta

CHILI CHICKEN TACOS WITH MANGO SLAW

Internet sensation Camille Moore often makes a double batch of the chicken filling and freezes the leftovers to have on hand in case a sudden taco craving strikes or to save prep time when entertaining. In this recipe, she uses one of her favourite cooking techniques—braising—which guarantees the juiciest, most tender pull-apart chicken thighs you've ever had. Look for dried chilies in major supermarkets and at Latin American grocers.

BEEF TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA

Our Spicy Avocado Crema makes these tacos a little bit more exciting.

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SLOW COOKER TACOS AL PASTOR

Inspired by the traditional Mexican tacos served with spicy thin pork slices and pineapple, this slow cooker version features pork shoulder broken into tender bite size chunks. If you don't want to serve these as tacos, try serving the pork on top of steamed white rice instead.

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GRILLED CURRY SHRIMP SOFT TACOS

Garnish these Caribbean-inspired tacos with baked tortilla chips and low-fat sour cream. Serve any extra salsa on the side.

SHREDDED PORK TACOS WITH AVOCADO CORN SALSA

Crisp radishes and a sweet corn salsa give this pork taco a fresh note. Frozen corn needs to be cooked (not just thawed) to kill any harmful bacteria; just follow our handy blanching tip to prep it.

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FISH TACOS WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA

Panko bread crumbs (which are coarser than regular bread crumbs) give this fish an extra-crunchy crust. Allspice lends the tacos a decidedly Caribbean flavour. For an authentic kick to the salsa, add a dash or two of hot pepper sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers. Serve with lime wedges.

BREAKFAST SOFT TACOS

Any no-cutlery-needed breakfast is welcome in a busy household. The tortillas can be warmed in the oven, filled, rolled and wrapped to go. Serve with your favourite toppings for the full taco treatment.

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SLOW COOKER PULLED BEEF TACOS

If you don't mind messy tacos, pour a little extra sauce from your slow cooker over top. Reserve whatever sauce is left over—it makes a great base for chili. Customize the tacos with your favourite toppings, such as thinly sliced radishes, shredded cabbage or lettuce, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream and lime juice.

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WEEKNIGHT CHILI CHICKEN TACOS

Need to eat fast? These tacos come together in no time and use ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge. Heating the tortillas gently in a dry skillet makes them easier to fold, yielding a neater finished taco. Serve with lime wedges and a tossed salad.

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ROAST PORK TACOS WITH APPLE CUCUMBER SALSA

Make this quick version of Mexican carnitas (braised pork tacos) with leftover roast pork. Slice the pork as thinly as you can, then coarsely chop or shred it into bite-size pieces. Use your sharpest, thinnest chef's knife for the job.

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Simple guacamole is the perfect complement to juicy pork tenderloin and crunchy slaw. To make the guacamole in advance, leave the pit in with the mashed avocado and place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning; remove the pit right before serving.

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SHRIMP & QUINOA TACO BOWLS

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CHILI-LIME SWEET POTATO TACOS

Packed with hearty lentils, these tasty tacos are super satisfying. We've used dried green lentils rather than canned because they contain far less sodium and have a better texture.

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FISH TACOS

Fish is a healthy choice because it is low in fat and high in protein. Lots of vegetable toppings only add to the nutrition.

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THAI PEANUT BEEF TACOS

If you like the flavour of a Thai coconut curry, you'll love these creamy and crunchy tacos topped with ripe mango and colourful coleslaw mix. Feel free to use ground chicken, turkey or pork instead of beef, if that's what you prefer.

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SPICY CHICKEN TACOS WITH LIME

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SLOPPY CHICKEN TACOS

Switch up the toppings on these saucy tacos depending on what you’ve got in your fridge, or try this recipe with ground pork instead of chicken. For a true retro vibe, top with iceberg lettuce and shredded Cheddar.

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FESTIVE "TACO" PASTA SALAD

This Mexican-inspired pasta salad will surely brighten any family reunion. Its colourful Mexican flavours, paired with fresh ingredients like cilantro, peppers, red onion and cherry tomatoes make it the perfect dish for serving large crowds.

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FISH TACO BOWL

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SLOW COOKER BEEF BARBACOA

This crowd-pleaser makes a great taco filling. Or, serve it over rice with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Well-marbled beef will have white lines of fat throughout; as the marbling melts during cooking, it keeps the meat moist and tender and infuses the beef with flavour.

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STEAK TACOS WITH PEBRE SALSA

Inspired by traditional Chilean pebre salsa, the salsa on these steak tacos is equally delicious with chicken breast tacos. For a little heat, add a tablespoon of minced jalapeño peppers to the salsa.

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PULLED CHICKEN MOLE TACOS

Chocolate is one of the most versatile ingredients in baking—cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, mousse...you name it! But did you know you can use it in savoury recipes, too?

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BEET TACOS WITH GOAT CHEESE & PECANS

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SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOS

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AIR FRYER FISH TACOS

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MEXICAN-Style TORTILLA SOUP

The light tomato broth in this soup is utterly delicious as is, but it really comes to life with the addition of creamy avocado, fragrant fresh cilantro, and crunchy radish slices and tortilla strips. Corn tortillas give this dish authentic Mexican flavour, but flour tortillas will work just as well if you have them on hand.

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ADELAIDE OYSTER HOUSE'S CRISPY FISH TACO

Adelaide Oyster House in St. John's, NFLD is known for a memorable experience across the board, from food and drinks to the service and atmosphere! This is the restaurant in St. John’s to go to where you will feel like a part of the family! And since we're family, they have shared their delicious Crispy Fish Taco recipe with us.

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PULLED CHICKEN MOLE TACOS

Chocolate is one of the most versatile ingredients in baking—cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, mousse...you name it! But did you know you can use it in savoury recipes, too?

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LEMONGRASS CHICKEN TACOS

Topping Vietnamese-inspired tacos with a fresh carrot salad adds the perfect amount of crunch. Serve with lemon wedges, and ice-cold beer for the adults and fresh lemonade for the kids. To finely grate lemongrass, use a rasp.

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