Say hello to your new favorite taco recipe — Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos!  If you’ve been following for a while, you have probably cooked my Crunchy Baked Turkey Tacos, a Defined Dish staple. If you haven’t, they are a delicious turkey taco filling stuffed into grain-free tortillas with dairy-free queso and baked until crispy on the edges and soft in the center — aka, the best way to have a taco.  Here, I’ve taken those same elements but swapped in ground beef and sharp cheddar cheese for a classic beef taco recipe. The beef filling is seasoned with all of the classics you have on ha ..read more

If you’re looking for an easy Instant Pot or slower cooker meal for busy weeknights, or when hosting football watch parties, give these Instant Pot Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos a try! As we all know, Instant Pot (or slow cooker) recipes are great for busy weekdays. Simply prepare your meal then walk away and let the Instant Pot do the work! Which is what makes these recipes perfect for football watch parties or when hosting in general as well. You can get your recipe started then prepare everything else ahead of your guests’ arrival.  For these Instant Pot Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos, chi ..read more

Helloooo summer!! These Grilled Salmon Tacos with Jalapeño Tartar Sauce are just straight-up dreamy and perfect for all the summer entertaining + grilling we all have ahead of us.  Salmon tacos are just one of those simple pleasures in life, but what makes these salmon tacos so special? EVERYTHING! From the easy and flavorful Jalapeño tartar sauce to the delicious coconut sugar and spice rub that is smothered over the salmon — they are just simply perfect. They are also topped off with a simple slaw and some grilled corn kernels to really take it all up a notch. I love making this dish ..read more

Here is a lovely fusion taco recipe that I can’t wait for y’all to make, a Korean-Inspired Skirt Steak Tacos with Gochujang Mayo! I’ve seared up some skirt steak that is layered with delicious flavors and tossed with some store-bought kimchi to add a little zing. From there, it’s served in a flour tortilla (I use Siete Foods cassava flour tortillas) with a simple sesame slaw and drizzled with a spicy gochujang mayo.  Gochujang, a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking, is a thick and spicy-sweet red paste typically made from red chile pepper flakes, rice, fermented soybeans, and salt ..read more

Now, this is a new taco recipe that I hope you all will try IMMEDIATELY! These Crunchy Blackened Salmon Tacos with Serrano Slaw are absolutely perfect in every way!!    I love making blackened salmon, it’s one of my favorite go-to recipes. For these tacos, I’ve taken inspiration from my recipe here and transformed the salmon into a fantastic taco that you will want to put on your weekly dinner rotation! Using some Cajun-inspired flavors along with gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, the salmon is coated in a perfect, crunchy crust that is packed with so much flavor. Served in tortillas ..read more

These Chipotle Cauliflower Tostadas are the most delicious meatless meal!! I still can’t believe how simple and tasty these turned out!  In this meatless recipe, cauliflower florets are tossed in a lovely spice mixture and roasted until golden brown. Then, they are served on a crisp tortilla (aka tostada) that is smothered in flavor-packed black beans (thanks to some salsa verde), amongst some other delicious toppings like avocado, arugula, and pickled red onions to finish it all off. The end result is so, SO delicious.  I will say that this is definitely a fork-and-knife eating to ..read more

Please note that I only work with companies and products that I feel passionately about and that align with The Defined Dish’s views and that this post contains sponsored content for ALDI. While I am compensated for the work I do, my opinions are always 100% my own. I think it’s safe to say we all enjoy whipping up tacos for an easy, delicious weeknight meal. There really could never be “too many” taco recipes in the world! Here, I’ve made a simple yet delicious chicken taco recipe that is topped with a Mexican-inspired street corn salsa. They are just simply delicious with fantastic fla ..read more

Please note that I only work with companies and products that I feel passionately about and that align with The Defined Dish’s views and that this post contains sponsored content for ButcherBox. While I am compensated for the work I do, my opinions are always 100% my own. YUM, YUM! These Philly Cheesesteak Tacos are incredible!!! I recently received my latest ButcherBox order in the mail, and the first thing I did? I defrosted two of the beautiful Grass-fed Ribeye Steaks and dug through my fridge/pantry. I had an onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and some tortillas… and these tacos sounded like ..read more

I am proud of all the recipes that I share here. But there are just some that I am more proud of. These Paleo Battered Fish Tacos? I am VERY PROUD OF.  In my opinion, fish tacos — of any sort — are always delicious. I mean essentially you can saute or grill up any fish, put it in a tortilla add a few of your favorite toppings and call it a day. But then there are battered fish tacos, called “Baja-style fish tacos” by many, which consist of a lightly battered mild, flakey fish served in a corn tortilla, topped with a creamy sauce, some shredded cabbage, maybe some hot sauce or salsa and a ..read more

I have been waiting for this moment for a *long time* — Crunchwrap Supreme (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free). As you all know, I love recreating childhood favorites + foods that are typically labeled as ‘junk food’ and reinvent them with more healthful ingredients in my own kitchen. As a Taco Bell girl, I loved a good Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, and I am sure you all did too. It’s like a quesadilla, burrito, and taco made love and created the most beautiful trifecta of a meal!  Over the years, I have had so many of you request that I remake this dish for the blog–but I always said ..read more