Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

500 ml

Sunflower Oil

for deep frying

0.5 cup

Refried Beans

warmed

1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

1 cup

Cheddar Cheese

grated

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

8 unit

Hard Taco Shells

250 g

Chicken

minced

1 cup

Iceberg Lettuce

shredded

2 sprig

Spring Onion Greens

as required

0.5 cup

Sour Cream

1 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

0.5 cup

Guacamole

1 tsp

Black Pepper Powder

Step 1
~3 min

Combine minced chicken, green chilli, salt, pepper powder, coriander leaves, and ginger garlic paste in a mixing bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Mix well until the ingredients are combined.

Step 3
~3 min

Roll the mixture into small, lemon-sized meatballs.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat sunflower oil in a deep fry pan on medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Deep fry the chicken meatballs on low to medium flame until cooked through.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove from oil and drain on a kitchen towel.

Step 7
~3 min

Warm refried beans.

Step 8
~3 min

Grate cheddar cheese.

Step 9
~3 min

Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius.

Step 10
~3 min

Place refried beans in crispy taco shells.

Step 11
~3 min

Add chicken meatballs and grated cheese.

Step 12
~3 min

Warm in preheated oven until the cheese melts (1-2 minutes).

Step 13
~3 min

Remove tacos from the oven.

Step 14
~3 min

Top with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.

Step 15
~3 min

Garnish with spring onions and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use store-bought guacamole and refried beans to save time.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Customize the toppings to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Mexican rice and beans.

Offer a variety of toppings for guests to customize their tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Black Beans
Corn Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine, representing a variety of fillings and flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Taco Tuesday

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Game Night
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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