
How to Make Tacos ๐ฎ๐ฌ
This lessonย is 356 words, a 1 min 25 second reading time. It is the eighth lesson ofย Lunch 2.0.

๐ Introduction:ย
Pre-dating the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico, tacos are now beloved globally. Consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla heaped with fillings and garnish, tacos are nutritious, tasty, and versatile.ย
Additionally, they are fun to experiment with. Traditional varieties consist primarily of meat & garnish, but chefs have embraced the taco as a palate for broad creative expression. Give yourself license to experiment. You might discover something divine.ย
๐ง Ingredients:ย
Tortillas (e.g., corn, wheat)ย
Fillingsย
Garnishย
โ Instructions:ย
Stovetop-warmed:ย
Heat large pan (cast iron recommended)
Add tortillas. Don't crowd.ย
Warm ~15-30 sec on each side.ย
Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel.ย
Oven-warmed:ย
Preheat the oven to 350-400ยฐF.
Wrap tortillas in foil.ย
Heat 5-10 min, depending on the stack's size.
Crispy w/ cheese:
Heat pan & add oil.ย
Add tortillas. Flip after ~1 min.ย
Add thinly sliced cheese.ย
Top with a lid (optional, cover loosely to speed up melting)ย ย
Remove when crisp/melted to your preference.ย
๐ Notes Tips & Tricks
Microwave warming is okay in a pinch but not recommended. It can lead to rips & odd texture.ย
Tortillas freeze well. Defrost them individually or together.ย ย
To make a quesadilla, use a larger, flour-based tortilla. Fold it over, or top with a second.ย
If using leftovers, dice & reheat before using as filling.ย
๐ Taco Inspiration Reference Guide:ย
Crunch: cabbage, lettuce, onion, slaw
Sweet: salsa, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, corn
Creamy: cheese (e.g., jack, cotija), sliced avocado, guacamole, sour cream, queso
Seasoning: herbs (e.g., cilantro), chiles/jalapenos, lime juice, hot sauce
Protein: meat, poultry, fish, seafood, deli meat, beans, scrambled eggs
Leftovers: roasted vegetables, roasted chicken, boiled/blanched vegetables
๐ Recipe: Breakfast Tacos ๐ณ
Ingredients: corn tortillas, eggs, olive oil, salt, cheese (optional), toppings/garnish (optional)ย
Instructions: (1) make crispy tacos, (2) make scrambled eggs (๐ฌ demo), (3) top tacos with eggs & garnish as desired.
Video recipes/demos ๐ฌ : 20-sec version, IG step-by-step
๐ Further Study
Taco [Wikipedia]
Breakfast Tacos ๐ฌ [Life School, Instagram]
Breakfast Tacos ๐ฌ [Life School, TikTok version]
How to Scramble an Egg ๐ฌ [Life School]
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๐ณ Team for this lesson: Michelle Tandler & April Word