Best Pico De Gallo For Beef Tacos Recipes

PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Stir the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

BEEF TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Combine masa harina, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Add 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water (100 to 110 degrees), and quickly knead together by hand to form a smooth dough.
• Lightly flour a work surface. Pinch off a 1 1/2-inch ball of dough, and roll it into a 4-inch disc.
• Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, to medium high. Cook discs, 1 or 2 at a time, until just puffed and slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes; turn and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove from heat; fold in half to create a shell. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef; cook, stirring, until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, cumin, and oregano, and season to taste with pepper and remaining teaspoon salt. Simmer until tomatoes break down and mixture is saucy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon shredded cabbage and 1 tablespoon beef. Spoon a small amount of Pico de Gallo over beef, or serve on the side.

PORTOBELLO TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Set up your grill and heat up your coals.
• When coals are almost ready, toss mushrooms caps in oil and garlic. Set stand for a few minutes. Place mushroom slices onto grill. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the Pico de Gallo. Season with salt and let stand for a few minutes.
• Squeeze lime over the mushroom slices and then sprinkle with some salt. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes and squeeze more lime and salt over slices.
• Heat tortillas on open section of grill while mushrooms finish up, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove tortillas from the grill. To assemble, place a few slices of the mushrooms on a tortilla, top with Pico de Gallo and sliced radishes, and serve immediately.

PICO DE GALLO FOR BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated, for up to 2 days, until serving.

FISH TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Brush fish fillets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add fish fillets; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Drizzle with lemon juice.
• Spoon fish onto each tortilla; top with pico de gallo. Roll up tortillas. Serve with remaining ingredients.

CARNITAS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place into a slow cooker along with the cumin, New Mexico chiles, quartered onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours, then reduce heat to Low and cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded, 12 to 16 hours more. Once cooked, remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to your taste.
• Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be ready. Combine the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and 2 minced jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BEEF TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
• Spoon meat mixture into taco shells; top with cheese and tomato mixture.