Taco night is a family favorite around our house. One of the reasons is because there are so many ways to make a taco. We have tacos regularly and never get burned out because we make them so many different ways. This variation is based on the "walking tacos" sold at carnivals and fairs; or as my daughter calls them...walkie talkies.
I start with 80/20 ground beef, although you can use you favorite ground meat. Try them with ground turkey or pork for nice change. Season the meat both before and after you brown it for maximum flavor. I generally use cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper, basil, paprika, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. After you have drained the meat, add more of the spices (not the sauces), and a little water (to turn the seasoning into a sauce).
Layer crumbled Fritos (or Doritos), the meat, diced onion (we use red onion...it contains Quercetin, which is believed to have some interesting health benefits), shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and chilies (you could use diced fresh tomatoes, but we buy Rotel canned tomatoes with green chilies for an added kick), and shredded cheddar cheese into a bowl. Top it with a dollop of sour cream (fat free, of course), some taco sauce, and a squirt each of lemon and lime juice.
Taco night is very easy and fairly quick to make. Best of all, it is a "cook once, eat twice" meal. These are great for busy week nights. Have a hectic evening on Thursday? Don't waste money and give up nutrition & flavor for take-out or fast food. Make Walkie Talkies on Wednesday and have enough for Thursday, too. Planning ahead makes living the good life simple.
How does your family do taco night?
Karissa
I start with 80/20 ground beef, although you can use you favorite ground meat. Try them with ground turkey or pork for nice change. Season the meat both before and after you brown it for maximum flavor. I generally use cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper, basil, paprika, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. After you have drained the meat, add more of the spices (not the sauces), and a little water (to turn the seasoning into a sauce).
Layer crumbled Fritos (or Doritos), the meat, diced onion (we use red onion...it contains Quercetin, which is believed to have some interesting health benefits), shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and chilies (you could use diced fresh tomatoes, but we buy Rotel canned tomatoes with green chilies for an added kick), and shredded cheddar cheese into a bowl. Top it with a dollop of sour cream (fat free, of course), some taco sauce, and a squirt each of lemon and lime juice.
Taco night is very easy and fairly quick to make. Best of all, it is a "cook once, eat twice" meal. These are great for busy week nights. Have a hectic evening on Thursday? Don't waste money and give up nutrition & flavor for take-out or fast food. Make Walkie Talkies on Wednesday and have enough for Thursday, too. Planning ahead makes living the good life simple.
How does your family do taco night?
Karissa
"Make your own taco" night is very popular at our house! We often make them with fish. Marinate any white fish in 1/4 cup tequila and the juice of a lime. Sprinkle generously with cumin and a bit of sea salt. Cook fish on the stovetop with the juices. Yummy! My kids also insist on guacamole on taco nights.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely have to try your fish tacos. We've always used breaded tilapia in ours. Thanks for the tip!
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