Mexico City-Style Tacos

Health score
2%
Mexico City-Style Tacos
30 min.
12
160kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with Mexico City-Style Tacos! These vibrant and flavorful tacos are a perfect blend of textures and tastes, making them an ideal choice for any occasion, whether it's a casual snack, a festive appetizer, or a charming starter for your next gathering. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can serve up to 12 people, ensuring that everyone gets to indulge in this delicious treat.

At the heart of this recipe is the unique use of fideo or angel hair pasta, which adds a delightful twist to traditional taco fillings. The golden-brown pasta is combined with a rich tomato and onion blend, creating a savory filling that is both satisfying and comforting. Topped with creamy Mexican crema and crumbled queso fresco, these tacos are a feast for the senses, offering a perfect balance of creaminess and crunch.

Whether you're hosting a lively get-together or simply craving a tasty snack, these Mexico City-Style Tacos are sure to impress. The combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Mexico City. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups angel hair pasta cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12  corn tortillas warmed
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco 
  • 0.3 cup crema mexicana sour
  • 0.3 cup onion roughly chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning plus more for seasoning
  •  tomatoes cored
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the tomatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. In a heavy medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  6. Add the fideo or pasta and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  7. Place the cooked tomatoes, onions, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  8. Add the tomato mixture to the skillet and cook the fideo or pasta on low heat, without stirring, until tender, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  9. Fill the tortillas with the fideo filling.
  10. Drizzle the tacos with crema and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein11.56%
Fat29.09%
Carbs59.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.54
Glycemic Load
9.64
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.7208695385767%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.25kcal
8.01%
Fat:5.27g
8.11%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.32%
Carbohydrates:24.2g
8.07%
Net Carbohydrates:21.6g
7.86%
Sugar:1.83g
2.04%
Cholesterol:6.11mg
2.04%
Sodium:72.75mg
3.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.72g
9.43%
Selenium:11.48µg
16.4%
Phosphorus:136.44mg
13.64%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.2%
Fiber:2.6g
10.4%
Magnesium:31.66mg
7.92%
Vitamin K:7.95µg
7.57%
Calcium:67.77mg
6.78%
Vitamin A:323.32IU
6.47%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.58%
Vitamin C:4.46mg
5.41%
Copper:0.1mg
5.16%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.89%
Potassium:166.61mg
4.76%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.13%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.5%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.31%
Folate:9.92µg
2.48%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.41%