20 Delicious Ways to Make Every Day Taco Tuesday

These savory, and spicy tacos use an Instant Pot or a slow cooker to give the signature adobo, chile, and vinegar pork its tender, low-and-slow flavor and texture without the rotating spit you'd traditionally need. Pineapple adds a tropical sweetness and the tacos taste great topped with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped onions, salsa, and diced avocado.

Grill salmon with a Mexican-inspired spice rub, then cut the fillets into bite-sized pieces for smoky fish tacos. Top them with avocado, red onion, ranch dressing or sour cream, and tomatoes or salsa for delicious tacos. They taste great on warmed soft tortillas. Either corn or flour work just fine.

Use your Instant Pot to make this simple chicken taco that's easy enough for a weeknight meal. A few simple spices you probably already have in your cabinet give it Mexican flavor in a flash. Just add your favorite taco toppings and you've got dinner.

The flavors of Buffalo chicken wings taste fabulous in taco form. Use the meat from a rotisserie chicken along with some Buffalo wing sauce, celery, onion, garlic, tomatoes, avocados, and a blue cheese salad dressing for a spicy take on your favorite chicken wings without the bones.

This typical Jalisco street food takes some time and effort, but the result is worth it. The recipe includes several different types of chiles, but feel free to use whichever dried ones you can find. Goat meat is the traditional protein, but you can also use pork, beef, or a mixture, too. You will also need a Dutch oven with a rack inside to cook the meat.

Break up firm tofu into chunks and sauté with spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika for a delicious vegetarian taco. Make a light and easy slaw to top it all off, and serve with tangy salsa verde. To make it vegan, leave out the cheese or swap it out with a nondairy option.

This taco recipe is perfect for winter and a festive alternative during the holiday season. Christmas tacos feature slow-cooked short ribs seasoned with pomegranate juice, chiles, and cinnamon. While the meat cooks, make the fresh pomegranate pico, then build the tacos in corn tortillas with cilantro, lime, cotija cheese, and crema.

Of all the things to cook in an Instant Pot, beef is one of the best—tougher cuts of meat do well with searing and pressure cooking, which renders them flavorful and tender. Although carne asada is traditionally grilled—the term translates to "grilled meat"—you can achieve a satisfying smoky flavor with the use of smoky and woody spices like cumin and oregano, which are included in this recipe. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, which is perfect for Tuesday night dinner. Note that you don't need an Instant Pot or even a pressure cooker to make this dish, but it does cut down on cooking times.

Pulled pork is always a hit, and makes a great filling for tacos, burritos, and a topping for nachos. The pork butt cooks for under an hour in the Instant Pot and is tender and succulent. Toss with taco sauce or salsa instead of barbecue if you like.

The homemade pickled onions add a nice twist to these pork carnitas tacos, and the Instant Pot makes for a quick cooking time. Pork shoulder is browned and then cooked along with seasonings, onion, jalapeno, orange and lime juice, and chicken broth; the meat is shredded, broiled, and then spooned into soft tacos along with the pickled onions and other toppings of choice.

Yes, you should be eating tacos for breakfast. These savory tacos use tater tots, eggs, chorizo sausage, and your other favorite taco seasonings for a delicious start to your day. Try them for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want a little South-of-the-border flare.

Believe it or not, these ground beef tacos were actually invented by a Scandinavian woman. They're easy to make and a smart budget stretcher since it calls for affordable ground beef. This recipe comes out very mild, so if you prefer tacos hot enough to sear your tongue, add some minced chile peppers. Jalapeños add a mild heat, while Serrano chiles are hotter, and habaneros—watch out.

This recipe is a fabulous way to use up leftover meatloaf, and it gets dinner on the table in just 25 minutes. Canned refried beans, onion, tomato sauce, salsa, sour cream, and any other toppings that strike your fancy round it all out. Avocado would add a creamy element that would taste great with the meat.

Beef barbacoa is a braised meat dish that's tender, flavorful, and an ideal filling for tacos and burritos. Cooking it in the pressure cooker makes it much quicker and easier while still producing delicious results. Try it on nachos, too.

Try these zesty shrimp tacos for an easy meal that uses just the grill. A spicy aioli slaw gives it both crunch and extra flavor and topping it with crumbly cotija cheese would add authentic flare. A spritz of lime juice over the whole thing enhances the taste, so serve with lime wedges on the side.

Ground turkey makes a lighter alternative to beef, but it tastes just as great in tacos when cooked up with some cumin, chili peppers, and cayenne. Garnish with shredded cheese, guacamole, lettuce, or whatever taco toppers you like best.

Skirt steak marinated in cumin, lime juice, and garlic then grilled gets tender and lightly spiced, perfect for these easy tacos. Serve it on corn tortillas with sliced jalapeño, diced onion, salsa, and any other ingredients you like. Cook the steak just until medium-rare for the best texture.

Grilled flaky Halibut marinated in a Mexican-spiced blend tastes great when topped with a spicy radicchio-avocado slaw and spooned into warm corn tortillas for a unique twist on standard fish tacos. The buttery fish contrasts well with zesty radicchio and creamy avocado, but you can substitute cabbage for the radicchio if you prefer.

Swap out the tortilla for a pita, spice grilled chicken breast strips with cumin, add a tart lemon-tahini sauce, and toss it all together with some cucumber, tomato, carrots, and red onion for a Middle Eastern take on tacos. They taste like a cross between chicken souvlaki and tacos—a truly delicious and unique meal.

You will never miss the gluten in these simple and delicious beef and avocado tacos. Top with shredded cheese, avocado, chopped tomato or salsa, and minced onion.