Tres Tasty Tacos

If you're new to this blog you might not have picked up on the fact that we love Mexican flavors. Just peruse the eating/drinking section and you'll see. Today I'm sharing tips on making delicious tacos with soft corn tortillas. I make no claims of authenticity, only tastiness!

Tacos 101:

We prefer soft corn tortillas for a number of reasons. 

1. They're cheap
2. They're much less calories than their flour counterpart
3. And they last a long time

A lot of people dislike the corn tacos, and I think it's because they're not preparing them correctly. I speak from trial and error, I was doing it wrong for awhile! These little corn tortillas, right out of the bag, will flake and crumble if you look at them the wrong way. They actually need to be fried a little bit before they are fit to be called a taco...

Depending on how many I'm making, I use a small non stick pan or a big 'ol griddle. I use a little oil misto and VERY lightly coat the surface and turn the heat on to medium low. Heat up the pan and place the tortillas inside. Let them cook about a minute or so on each side. They might get some brown fry marks, but that's good. I usually prepare them last minute so they're ready to be plated right out of the pan. Once they're cooked they no longer have that flaky-tear-apart-while-you-eat-it texture. I've tried steaming them, microwaving them, baking them; I promise you, this is the best technique.

Taco Ideas:

In the summer we probably eat a taco variation at least twice a week. A favorite is breakfast tacos, black beans, scrambled eggs, cilantro and avocado, and some salsa roja. They're just so fast and fresh! And here are a few other ideas...

Spicy Ground Beef

Sour cream base
Sauteed onions
Ground beef with cumin, cinnamon, annato, salt, pepper, hot chili powder, dried oregano
Cilantro, lime, and Cholula hot sauce

Shredded Chicken Thighs and Jalapeno Lime Slaw

Black beans, lime, and a little chicken broth, heated and pureed
Shredded crock pot chicken thighs with adobo, cumin, chili powder, pepper
Thinly shredded cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red onions, lime juice, fresh jalapenos, cilantro, olive oil, salt and sugar
Queso fresco

Sesame Ginger Beef and Thai Basil

Thin cut rib eye steaks marinated in teriyaki, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil
Red peppers and red onions, sauteed
Chopped Thai basil & Sriracha sauce

Hope this inspires some taco creations!