Los Mejores Tacos de Carne Molida

Summary

In this episode of 'Jauja Cocina Mexicana,' Janet teaches viewers how to make traditional Mexican ground beef tacos. The recipe includes half a kilo of ground beef, half an onion, two tomatoes, two garlic cloves, and a serrano pepper, all sautéed with two roasted poblano peppers, oregano, and salt. The meat is cooked until the liquid evaporates, then stuffed into warm corn tortillas, fried until golden, and served with a tangy tomato sauce, lettuce, cream, and cheese. The video promises a delicious and straightforward cooking experience, yielding 18 taquitos.

Takeaways

• 🍽️ Today's recipe is for Mexican-style ground beef tacos.
• 🥩 The main ingredient is half a kilo of ground beef, which will be cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and serrano chiles.
• 🌶️ Two poblano chiles, which are roasted and cleaned, are used to add depth of flavor.
• 🌿 Mexican oregano is included as a key seasoning, along with salt, to enhance the authentic Mexican taste.
• 🌮 The dish is served with corn tortillas, which are a staple in Mexican cuisine.
• 🔥 The cooking process starts by frying the onions and then adding the oregano, garlic, and tomatoes.
• 🥩 Ground beef is added after the vegetables have been cooking for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
• 🕒 The meat is cooked over medium to high heat until all the liquid is absorbed.
• 🌶️ Once the liquid is nearly gone, poblano strips are added, and the seasoning is adjusted with salt.
• 🍴 The finished taco filling is cooled before being used to make taquitos, which are filled and fried tortillas.
• 🍽️ The taquitos are served with a variety of accompaniments including taco sauce, lettuce, cream, and cheese.

Q & A

What is the main dish being prepared in the video?

The main dish being prepared is tacos de carne molida, which are ground beef tacos cooked in a Mexican style.

How much ground beef is used in the recipe?

The recipe calls for half a kilo of ground beef.

What vegetables are used to prepare the taco filling?

The vegetables used include half an onion, two tomatoes, two cloves of garlic, and a serrano pepper.

What additional ingredients are used to enhance the flavor of the taco filling?

To enhance the flavor, the recipe includes two poblano chiles, Mexican oregano, and salt.

What type of tortillas are recommended for the tacos?

The recipe recommends using corn tortillas for the tacos.

How long should the onion be fried before adding other ingredients?

The onion should be fried until it is translucent or for about 45 minutes on medium heat.

At what point in the cooking process is the ground beef added?

The ground beef is added after the tomatoes have been cooking on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

How long should the taco filling be cooked until the liquid is mostly absorbed?

The taco filling should be cooked on medium to high heat until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.

What is the purpose of adding poblano chile strips to the taco filling?

The poblano chile strips are added to infuse the filling with their flavor and aroma, and to thicken the sauce.

How should the tortillas be prepared for making taquitos?

The tortillas should be warmed slightly to make them pliable, then filled and folded before being fried in hot oil.

What accompaniments are suggested to serve with the taquitos?

The taquitos are served with a combination of taco sauce, lettuce, cream, and cheese.

How many taquitos does this recipe yield?

This recipe yields 18 taquitos.