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How to Make Perfect Tacos

Recipes for soft- and hard-shell corn tortillas and what to put in them, from traditional carnitas to beer-battered eggplant. Plus, the best taco spots in America, and why Pete Davidson is apologizing for Taco Bell's breakfast menu.

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    The History of Tacos

    The dish goes back to the 18th century. Its name may have originated in Mexican silver mines, and it's now a fast-food staple.

    Where Did the Taco Come From?

    Where Did the Taco Come From?

    Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history at the University of Minnesota, has traveled around the world eating tacos. For the past 20 years, he has …

    How to Make Corn Tortillas from Scratch

    How to Make Corn Tortillas

    How to Make Corn Tortillas

    How to make Corn Tortillas. How to Make Corn Tortillas by Jauja Cocina Mexicana™. Home-made fresh tortillas from corn masa flour. A step-by-step recipe with instructions and tips for authentic, freshly made and traditional corn tortillas every time. Buen provecho and thanks so much for subscribing https://www.youtube.com/user/JaujaCocinaMexicana #tortillas #corntortillas INGREDIENTS AND STEPS - 1 heaping cup corn masa flour, 1 1/2 cup water, pinch of salt - Mix and let corn masa rest for 15-20 min - Preheat griddle or comal - Prepare 8 masa balls ~ 2 in diameter - Press, slide onto griddle and turn - Turn again, and finish cooking until tortilla puffs - Remove and keep warm in tortillero - Enjoy, and buen provecho! TIPS 1. Check the relationship between the corn masa and water and let it rest for at least 15-20 min before use 2. Ensure a high temp of comal before placing the tortilla 3. Apply gentle pressure to the tortilla press 4. Time to 1st turn - as soon as edge appears slightly done 5. Cook for ~ 1 min before the 2nd turn Mexican Street Food https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0jAerHsjXF146rYRJnHqsLlNRQgeC8b Authentic Mexican Salsas https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0jAerHsjXEKl_DSjsrmnOx1qlMdi2Mr Traditional Mexican Food https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0jAerHsjXH_I4gU4E0MQB_SkfLU4RIT Tamale Recipe. Handmade Mexican Tamales Verdes https://youtu.be/q-wmr_02Ucw Homemade Tamales. How to Make Mexican Red Tamales https://youtu.be/8gcBGxF0IWI Tamale Casserole https://youtu.be/N-bc04KXwY8 Chilaquiles. How to Make Chilaquiles https://youtu.be/Wj4yy7VCDlw Chicken Enfrijoladas. Mexican Comfort Food https://youtu.be/XgGkzVtbpWI Chiles Rellenos. How to Make Chiles Rellenos https://youtu.be/DzuZxZkZG0Q Chicken Enchilada Casserole https://youtu.be/EtVkwVKLc_M Chipotle Mexican Albondigas (Mexican Meatballs) https://youtu.be/ttzQYPudnN0 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JaujaCocinaMexicana Facebook fans https://www.facebook.com/groups/129106551256274/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JaujaCocinaMex Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaujacocinamexicana Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jaujacocinamex Contact: jaujacocinamexicana@gmail.com

    How to Make Taco Shells | Hard Taco Shells at Home

    How to Make Taco Shells | Hard Taco Shells at Home

    Homemade Crunchy Taco Shells 😍Say goodbye to broken store-bought shells that barely hold any ingredients - check out these huge homemade taco shells you can make at home. These hard shells can be packed with your favorite taco ingredients and they come together in minutes. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy. 🖨 RECIPE: http://bit.ly/diytacoshells 📚 Taco Tuesday Cookbook: http://bit.ly/tacotuesdaybook 🙌 Eat Real Food as a Family: http://bit.ly/YTRealFood​ 🛒Kitchen Supplies: http://bit.ly/MOMstore 😍this channel? Hit that subscribe button! -- 🎥 Taco Tuesday Playlist: http://bit.ly/tacotuesdayplaylist 🎥 DIY Taco Seasoning: https://youtu.be/vBSOI7GKi68 🎥 Baked Tacos: https://youtu.be/wHBPOvmnACI -- CHAPTERS: 0:00 Crunchy Taco Shells 0:19 What tortillas do you use to make taco shells 0:41 Spray 1:14 Place in oven 1:44 Can you make ahead of time 1:54 How many can you make at once 2:18 Extra tip! 2:27 When to remove from oven 2:37 Compare to storebought -- #MOMables #tacos #tacoshells #tacoshell #maketacos #howtomake #cookingrecipes #cookingrecipe #tacosrecipe -- 📚 Laura's Cookbooks: http://bit.ly/LauraFuentesBooks -- 🙋Follow Laura on Instagram @LauraSFuentes @MOMables ---- Video Copyright MOMables® & Fuentes Media LLC, Produced by Fuentes Media. Learn to cook delicious family-friendly recipes in under 5 minutes! Hi, I’m Laura, for years I struggled with eating healthier meals consistently with my family & packing school lunches. I launched my websites in 2010 to share practical recipes that are perfect for school lunches & family dinners. From simple bento-style lunches to no-cook ideas, wraps, sandwiches, & hot thermos lunches, your lunch packing dilemmas are covered on https://momables.com If family dinners are a struggle videos on this channel will help you get a meal on the table quickly with ingredients you have on hand which you’ll find on https://laurafuentes.com Subscribe for school lunch ideas, packing tips plus simple & delicious dinners you can make on the busiest of weeknights. Stay tuned for epic pancakes & breakfast ideas that your family will love Let's create delicious, nutritious, & time-saving meals together. Find all 5 of my cookbooks on here http://bit.ly/LaurasCookbooks Contact: info@momables.com

    Filling Ideas

    Fill your taco shells with carnitas, fish, oxtail, jackfruit and more.

    How to Assemble

    If you want to stop your taco shell cracking, use melted cheese.

    America's Best Taco Spots

    Yelp has collated taco spot reviews and produced a rating of the top 100.

    Where to Get Free Tacos

    California Tortilla, Jack in the Box, Long John Silver and more.

    Pete Davidson x Taco Bell

    “Taco Bell got too caught up with today’s hustle and forgot people like to ease into their morning with tasty, simple food. Here to stay are delicious burritos and Crunch-things or Crunchwraps or whatever they’re called,” Davidson said.

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