When it comes to tacos…I don’t mess around.
I eat taco salads a few times a week and there’s always some version of fajitas going down at least once a week. Growing up my mom made tacos & burritos weekly and I guess it just stuck, and I ain’t mad about it! 😉
Here are my Top 3 Taco Recipes and 2 runner-ups! Which one is your favorite?
#1 Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
This is one of the top recipes on my blog and for good reason…it’s delicious and so simple to make!
Click the picture to grab the recipe and let me know what you think and if you tried my chunky salsa recipe too!
#2 Spicy Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
- 1/2 cup cubed pineapple, fresh
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 8 corn tortillas (optional if low-carb)
- 1/2 cup radishes, sliced thin
Directions:
- Place chicken, jalapenos and salsa in slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high.
- Place chicken on cutting board and shred.
- Combine pineapple, shallots, lime juice and cumin. Mix well.
- Place chicken on tortillas or straight on your plate and top with pineapple salsa & radishes!
#3 Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1/2 mango, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped finely
- 1/2 medium avocado, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno, chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan Salt, divided
- 1 lb. raw mahi-mahi, cod or halibut, washed & patted dry
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 4 corn tortillas (optional if low-carb)
- lime wedges, for garnish
Directions:
- Pre-heat grill and right before cooking, season with 1/4 tsp salt.
- While grill is heating up make the salsa by mixing together mango, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt and lime juice. Set aside.
- Grill fish 4 min/side until it flakes easily.
- Create your taco masterpiece and enjoy!
