Easy weeknight tacos make it easy to bring great food to the table without a lot of fuss. These recipes are flavorful, approachable, and ideal for everything from casual dinners to weekend gatherings. They’re the kind you’ll want to save and make again.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Bowl of taco soup with shredded chicken, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and lime on a marble surface.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

This slow cooker taco soup will give you the ultimate comfort food experience! It combines tender chicken, juicy meatballs, fresh cabbage, and delicious spices to create a hearty, protein-packed meal like no other. Top it off with avocado slices, melty cheese, and a dollop of sour cream and you’ve got the best crockpot taco soup that will ever grace your dinner table!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Taco Casserole

A casserole dish filled with meat and cheese.
Taco Casserole. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Enjoy taco flavors without the carbs! Introducing Keto Taco Casserole, a perfect low carb alternative to satisfy your taco cravings.
Get the Recipe: Taco Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet

A close-up of ground beef taco skillet being served with a metal spoon.
Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

All your favorite taco fixings are packed into a simple, easy to make ground beef taco skillet! This family-friendly dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less and only takes 9 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet

Spicy Tofu Tacos

Side view of tacos on a plate, one with bite taken out.
Spicy Tofu Tacos. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Embrace plant-based goodness with spicy tofu tacos. The zesty tofu and bold spices deliver a satisfying and meat-free taco experience, perfect for Taco Tuesday enthusiasts following a vegan diet.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Tofu Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos

A tray of shredded chicken tacos garnished with chopped red onions and lime wedges, served with a bowl of red salsa on a blue striped cloth—perfect for Taco night or when you need quick and easy recipes.
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos are the perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and savory, thanks to a surprising ingredient—Coca-Cola! The pork simmers for hours in a rich blend of enchilada sauce, green chiles, and brown sugar, creating melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with incredible flavor. Just pile it onto warm tortillas, add your favorite toppings, and get ready for tacos that disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos

Honey Habanero Tacos

Perfect for Taco night, these hard shell tacos are filled with ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, and diced tomatoes—all arranged in a row for quick and easy serving.
Honey Habanero Tacos. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

We all love Taco Tuesday, right? This fun recipe for a flavorful ground beef is a great way to change it up. It’s quick and easy to make – just like your usual ground beef tacos – but it tastes SO much better.
Get the Recipe: Honey Habanero Tacos

Applebee’s Wonton Chicken Tacos

Long tray lined with wonton tacos and lime wedges.
Applebee’s Wonton Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Applebee’s Wonton Chicken Tacos are petite tacos and the perfect small bite for ladies’ night.
Get the Recipe: Applebee’s Wonton Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Smash Tacos

Up close hand holding taco.
Street Corn Smash Tacos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This recipe is a delicious mashup of flavor! Enjoy these easy street corn smash tacos with the family!
Get the Recipe: Street Corn Smash Tacos

Low Carb Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef

Taco salad in edible salad bowl.
Low Carb Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Perfectly homemade and super easy Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican ground beef made out of wholesome ingredients will be your go-to dinner for every single Taco Tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and perfect for diabetics, our edible salad bowl is just a little extra touch to the already healthy taco salad you have been craving for.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef

Smash Burger Tacos

Three Viral Smash Burger Tacos are sitting on a table next to a beer.
Smash Burger Tacos. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

“Smash Burger Tacos,” a unique, mouthwatering combination of your favorite elements from both burgers and tacos.
Get the Recipe: Smash Burger Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos

Baja fish tacos on a white plate.
Baja Fish Tacos. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Fresh, flavorful, and with big, bold spices, Baja Fish Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday – or any day of the week!
Get the Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos

Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Mini chicken taco cups on a silver tray.
Mini Chicken Taco Cups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Mini Chicken Taco Cups are loaded with tasty seasoned beans and chicken, topped with melty Cotija cheese nestled in a crispy tortilla shell. Add a flavorful kick with your favorite salsa. Set these taco cups out on a tray for a spicy appetizer for game day or a party.
Get the Recipe: Mini Chicken Taco Cups

Crunchy Low Carb Taco Cups

Easy Crunchy Keto Taco Cups on a white board with cilantro.
Crunchy Low Carb Taco Cups. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those hard shell easy crunchy Low Carb Taco Cups recipe filled with Mexican flavors and taco ground beef is a perfect low-carb appetizer for your next party or get-together. Entirely gluten-free, low carb, grain-free and perfect for diabetics, those low-carb taco cups are an ideal replacement for your taco tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or Tex-Mex ground beef tacos for that matter.
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Low Carb Taco Cups

Taco Potato Casserole

A bowl of taco potato casserole.
Taco Potato Casserole. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Taco Potato Casserole recipe with Ground Beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Tex-Mex and comfort food. Featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and shredded cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Get the Recipe: Taco Potato Casserole

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