Gringo Tacos Recipe DiveFan

1. 1

   Prepare the salsa by mixing the diced tomatoes, onion and chiles in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Blend or leave chunky as you prefer.

3. 3

   If salsa is too thick, add a little of reserved tomato juice or water.

4. 4

   Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to meld the flavors.

5. 5

   Prepare the spice mix from the following ingredients: 2 Tbsp powdered medium hot chile (New Mexico, California, ancho, and/or guajillo), 1 Tbsp paprika, 2 tsp powdered hot chile (chipotle, cayenne, japon and/or de arbol), 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Store in a sealed glass container.

6. 6

   Prepare the meat filling by sauteing the meat in a skillet until pink color is gone, then drain all but one Tbsp of fat.

7. 7

   Add the onion, garlic, salt, spice blend and saute until the onions are soft.

8. 8

   Add the vinegar and simmer for one minute.

9. 9

   Prepare the tortillas by heating a skillet and adding enough oil to cover bottom about 1/8 inch.

10. 10

    Heat oil to high temp without smoking, then fry tortillas until just crisp (30 seconds per side); drain on paper towels.

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    Place about one and a half oz of meat filling into the tortilla.

12. 12

    Add a little diced tomato, lettuce and shredded cheese.

13. 13

    Add salsa to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.