5 easy, family-friendly taco recipes

Whether you are celebrating Taco Tuesday or simply surviving a busy weeknight, tacos are something we can all agree on. We’ve compiled easy, family-friendly recipes to bring your family together.

Salsa Chicken Tacos

On the busiest weeknights, you can always count on your slow cooker to get dinner on the table. With minimal ingredients, salsa chicken tacos are simple to make but pack a flavorful punch. Don’t skip out on the corn salsa, which can be prepared a day in advance, it takes this meal up a notch!

Get the recipe at Lake Shore Lady

Beef Taco Bowls

Taco bowls are the answer to when your family wants to eat low carb but still enjoy taco deliciousness. Beef taco bowls come together quickly and can be topped in a variety of ways to please everyone in your family. And, as a bonus, the broccoli slaw base means this meal is filled with vegetables.

Get the recipe at Iowa Girl Eats

Turkey Taco Salads

Yet another way to enjoy tacos while eating your vegetables, this turkey taco salad recipe is a blast from the past. Eating this will bring you back to family parties and cookouts while your kids enjoy being allowed to eat chips with their salads.

Get the recipe at Chris Loves Julia

The Easiest Fish Tacos

With tacos, the toppings can make or break a meal and the sauce on these easy fish tacos brings it all together. Made with frozen fish sticks and topped with a simple, fresh salad, this dinner is truly easy and comes together quickly for a delicious, family-friendly meal.

Get the recipe at Lauren’s Latest

Sweet Potato Fajitas

For a meatless meal that’s substantial enough to please even the most ferocious eaters, sweet potato fajitas are an effortless, flavorful dinner made easy thanks to a sheet pan. Pro tip: cover your sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. And as we’ve learned, toppings can take our tacos to another level so don’t skip out on the lime crema!

Get the recipe at The Kitchn


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