These Taco Recipes Will Make Weeknights More Fun (2024)

Smoky BBQ chicken meets weeknight tacos in this easy recipe where your Instant Pot does the work! Just be sure to serve it up with the colorful slaw on top.

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Meltingly tender brisket is slowly braised with spicy chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, and ginger to give these tacos a burst of flavor. Pile it into tortillas with pickled red onions, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.

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This is not your average taco recipe, but it still has the flavor, texture, and color of a crunchy beef taco! It's a healthy spin on taco night.

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Ree says that shrimp tacos are her "weakness" and with this recipe, it's easy to see why! The shrimp are cooked in an enchilada sauce then topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa.

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This flank steak taco has a ton of smoky-sweet flavor thanks to adobo sauce, cumin, and a hint of maple syrup. For even more flavor, top with chopped onions, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Get Ree's Chipotle Carne Asada Tacos recipe.

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If you've never tried frying tacos before, prepare to be amazed! The crunchy take on taco night is so much fun to eat.

Get Ree's Fried Beef Tacos recipe.

"Pollo asado" translates to roasted (or barbecued) chicken. In this case skinless, boneless chicken thighs are roasted with a tangy, citrus marinade.

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While this might not be your traditional taco recipe, it sure does taste like it! The ground beef casserole dish even has a slew of fun taco toppings. Pick as many as you like!

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For a vegetarian taco that anyone would love, try these chili-roasted sweet potato tacos! They're incredibly satisfying thanks to the addition of hearty black beans.

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Breakfast tacos have been gaining in popularity lately. All you need are scrambled eggs, your favorite sausage (like spicy chorizo), and a few taco toppings (pico de gallo, avocado, and cheese).

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This dessert taco is just like the kind you remember as a kid. The waffle cone taco shells are filled with ice cream then topped with chocolate and crunchy peanuts.

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Cauliflower is all the rage these days, especially as a hearty stand in for meat. Here, it gets a hefty amount of spice from two types of chili powder, onion powder, garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Then, it’s paired with a cilantro-lime cashew crema, shredded cabbage, and any other toppings you like.

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These tacos are the perfect balance of spicy and fresh. The tilapia fillets get a kick of cajun spices and the creamy avocado and cilantro tartar sauce brings a burst of cool flavor.

Get the Blackened Fish Tacos recipe at Foodie Crush.

Birria tacos are everywhere these days. The cheesy, pan-fried beef tacos are even more beloved for the flavorful broth they're dipped in.

Get the Birria Tacos recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.

Halloumi is a type of cheese that's firm enough to be fried or grilled. It makes for a hearty filling in these vegetarian tacos.

Get the Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa recipe at Cookie and Kate.

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It only takes 20 minutes to whip up this quick-cooking cajun shrimp taco! Just don't forget to add plenty of that garlic-lime ranch on top!

Get the Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Lime Ranch recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.

Chicken tinga is a classic dish made from shredded chicken cooked in a smoky tomato-based sauce. You can use the chicken for anything from nachos to burrito bowls, but they're especially delicious in tacos.

Get the Easy Chicken Tinga Tacos recipe at Isabel Eats.

If your family loves hard-shell tacos, consider adding this recipe to your weekly rotation. The ground turkey is leaner than beef but still packed with a ton of flavor.

Get the Ground Turkey Tacos recipe at My Forking Life.

Cornstarch is the no-so secret ingredient that allows the batter to fry up light and crispy. It's the key to making the best fish tacos.

Get the Baja Fish Tacos recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.

This juicy, tender pulled pork cooks up at lightning speed thanks to the Instant Pot. That means you can use it for your taco filling any night of the week!

Get the Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos recipe at The Bettered Blonde.

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