Tacos
Tacos may be the most common Mexican street food today! And there are probably just as many variations – our “go to” Tacos are made with ground beef and homemade Taco Seasoning. Tacos are perfect for group entertaining! Everyone helps themselves. Inevitably there is always Pico de Gallo and Guacamole nearby.
Tacos
There are many variations of taco seasoning; this is one of our favorites. Of course, you can up the heat to suit yourself or tone it down for children. One of our favorite sauces, made in Canada is Los Tacos Foods Salsa Verde, available for order through their partners.
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- ½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- ½ TBSP Cumin
- ¾ tsp. Salt
- 1 lb. hamburger
- ¾ cup beef stock or water
Corn Tortillas and olive oil
Sides and Garnishes:
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Lettuce shredded
- Radishes sliced
- Black olives sliced
- Sour Cream
- Lime wedges
- Blackened jalapenos
- Cheddar Cheese grated
- Salsa Verde
Instructions
- Assemble Pico de Gallo and Guacamole prior to cooking the beef and prepare garnishes while the beef is simmering.
- Mix spices while browning hamburger over medium heat.
- Drain excess oil and add spices and stock or water.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until liquid evaporates and taco mixture is thickened.
- Put a small amount of oil in a non -stick skillet and heat. Place corn tortilla in skillet and heat one side, flip and heat the other. If serving for a group add tortillas to a Tortilla Warmer and continue heating tortillas!
Notes
Mexican and beer go hand in hand, but surprisingly, wine has a long history in Mexico as well.
The spicier the food, the sweeter the wine; and Mexican is no exception! Try a Dry Rose for the spice, a Dry Riesling for the Guacamole or a Pinot Gris to balance all of the cilantro in the Pico de Gallo.
For a Red try a Chianti or a Tempranillo or Sangiovese.
• We’ve Paired Tacos with:
• Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale Beer
• Whistler Brewing Company Gluten Free Forager Beer
• Quail’s Gate Dry Riesling
• Quail’s Gate Rose
• Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
• Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
• Chianti Classico
• CVNE Rioja Reserva Cune