Tuesday, 03 April 2012
Simply the best. The most yumminess a corn tortilla has ever seen. As a treat for our birthdays growing up, mom would make our favorite meal and favorite cake. My request was always tacos and angel food cake. Strange combo indeed! But sooooo good! I've decided to share this Smith family recipe with y'all. Mom would make DOZENS of tacos and kids from all over the neighborhood would come over. They're easy to make. And will be gobbled up in no time. Best part is making the "taco bar"....you know...the fixins'! Be creative and have fun! Hola!
Corn tortillas
1 lb of ground beef (80/20)
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of garlic
1 teaspoon of chile powder
1 teaspoon of salt & pepper
1 can of refried beans
1 bottle of taco sauce
Iceberg lettuce
Tomatoes
Velveeta Cheese (YES, I said VELVEETA!)
(a packet of taco seasoning can replace the spices above)
Saute onions in a little vegetable oil until they sweat a bit, add ground beef and cook thoroughly. Add spices, refried beans and taco sauce. Stir together and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. In another pan, add about 3/4 cup of vegetable oil. Flash fry (about 30 seconds), the corn tortillas flipping over once. Place tortillas on a paper towel and blot away the oil. Place the heavenly taco meat in the tortillas and top with shredded Velveeta, iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes.
I dare ya to eat just one! Enjoy!
