These tacos are arranged in layers, with each layer adding more color and flavor to the dish. Starting with a base of crispy tortilla chips, followed layers of beans, seasoned meat or tofu, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and topped with an assortment of diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro.

Cinco de Mayo Layered Tacos

Name: Cinco de Mayo Layered Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: tortilla chips, 1 bag; black beans, 1 can drained and rinsed; ground beef or tofu, 1/2 lb; chili powder, 1 tbsp; ground cumin, 1 tsp; paprika, 1 tsp; garlic powder, 1/2 tsp; onion powder, 1/2 tsp; salt, To taste; pepper, To taste; ripe avocado, 1 mashed; lime, 1 juiced; red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped; garlic powder, 1/4 tsp; salt, 1/4 tsp; cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh; jalapeno, 1 small seeded and finely chopped; diced tomatoes, 1 cup; shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, 1 cup; salt, To taste; sour cream, for serving; hot sauce, for serving; vegetable oil, 1 tbsp

Category Main Course

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 05, 2023

It's time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant and iconic dish that is sure to impress. This recipe focuses on creating a layered and visually stunning presentation of the classic Mexican dish - Tacos.

Ingredients (for 4)

Tortilla chips - 1 bag
Black beans - 1 can - drained and rinsed
Ground beef or tofu - 1/2 lb
Chili powder - 1 tbsp
Ground cumin - 1 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Onion powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - To taste
Pepper - To taste
Ripe avocado - 1 - mashed
Lime - 1 - juiced
Red onion - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Cilantro leaves - 1/4 cup - chopped fresh
Jalapeno - 1 small - seeded and finely chopped
Diced tomatoes - 1 cup
Shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese - 1 cup
Salt - To taste
Sour cream - - for serving
Hot sauce - - for serving
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥💻🍳

Preheat a skillet over high heat.
Step 2 - 🍖🍜👨‍🍳

Add oil and ground beef or tofu, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🥑🥄🍋

In a separate bowl, mix together mashed avocado, lime juice, red onion, garlic powder, salt, and cilantro to make guacamole.
Step 4 - 🍅🌶️🧂

In another bowl add diced jalapeno, tomatoes, salt, and cilantro, to make salsa.
Step 5 - 🍴🔪🧀

To assemble, spread a layer of tortilla chips on the bottom of a large serving dish. Add a layer of black beans, then a layer of meat or tofu mixture. Spread guacamole on top followed by salsa and shredded cheese. Top it off with diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Repeat the layers until you've used all of the ingredients, ending with a layer of shredded cheese on top.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥄🔥

Serve immediately with sour cream and hot sauce.

Additional

For a vegetarian option, simply substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu. To add even more color, you can also add shredded purple cabbage, sliced radishes or corn kernels. This dish is also perfect for anyone looking to eat gluten-free.