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Carnitas — slow-braised pork that's crisped under the broiler — are the gold standard of taco fillings, and the slow cooker makes them almost effortless. Pork shoulder is rubbed with warm spices and slow-cooked in citrus juice until it practically falls apart. The secret step is spreading the shredded pork on a sheet pan and broiling until the edges turn golden and crispy — that contrast of tender meat and caramelized crust is what makes carnitas unforgettable.
Shrimp tacos are the ultimate quick-fix dinner — the shrimp take all of 4 minutes to cook, making this one of the fastest satisfying meals you can put together. The star is the chipotle slaw: a creamy, smoky-spicy coleslaw made with adobo sauce from canned chipotles that elevates everything it touches. Seasoned shrimp get a slight char in a screaming-hot pan, then pile into warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro.
Everyone needs a great weeknight taco recipe, and this is it. Seasoned ground beef with a homemade spice blend — no packets needed — delivers more flavor and less sodium than the store-bought version. A splash of beef broth after the spices go in creates a saucy, clingy coating that makes every bite flavorful. These tacos come together in under 20 minutes from start to finish and are completely customizable for the whole family.