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Chunky Beef Tacos

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2019-17-02 Chunky Beef Tacos Author: Daniel Humphreys Here’s a good taco recipe that can be made using either freshly cooked or leftover chunks of beef. Prep time: 0 minutes Cook time: 0 Total time: 1:50 Yield: 6 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients ¼ cup white onion quartered Beef (chuck, 1½lbs, trimmed and chunked) ½ tablespoon ground cumin 1 quartered orange 3 garlic cloves, peeled ½ tablespoon red peppercorns 1 tablespoon salt 1 whole bay leaf Taco Shells (12, 6-inch, warmed) Avocado (1 large, thinly sliced) Red Cabbage (1/2 cup, shredded) Method Add all your Ingredients into a large dutch oven, and add enough water to cover. Place on high heat and allow it to get to a boil then reduce the heat so that it is just a simmer (about medium heat). Skim any foam from the top and cover with the lid. Allow it to simmer like this for about an hour and a half. Remove from heat and let the pot remain untouched for an hour. This will allow the beef to cool ...

Salmon Taco with Avocado Salsa

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2019-09-02 Salmon Taco with Avocado Salsa Author: Daniel Humphreys This taco is bright, vibrant, and delicious! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 Total time: 20 Yield: 4 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients Olive Oil (1 tbsp.) Canola Oil (3 tbsp., for the grill) Salmon (4, 6oz. fillets) Coriander (1 tsp., ground) Salt (1 tsp.) Black Pepper (1/2 tsp.) Red Cabbage (1 cup, shaved) Avocado (2 large halved and diced) Lime juice (2 tbsp.) Tortillas (8, warmed) Feta Cheese (1/4 cup crumbled) Method Set grill to high and allow to heat up. Once hot, sprinkle with canola oil. Sprinkle fish with ½ tsp. Salt, coriander, and ¼ tsp. Pepper then allow cooking on the grill until fully cooked (about 2 minutes per side). Cut into strips. Combine avocado, oil, lime juice, along with your remaining salt and pepper toss and set aside. Begin assembly by layering fish, red cabbage, avocado salsa and feta cheese. Serve and Enjoy. 5 / 5 stars Tacos Snacks ...

Shredded Oxtail Tacos

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2019-09-02 Shredded Oxtail Tacos Author: Daniel Humphreys If you like the gamey taste of meat, then this taco may just be for you. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 50 Total time: 1:20 Yield: 6 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients 2lb. oxtail meat, boneless, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons lard 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 6 garlic cloves 1 ½ cups water 1 ½ teaspoons salt Bay leaf (1, whole) Ancho peppers (4, cleaned) 4 tablespoons white vinegar ½ teaspoon ground cumin Salt (1/2 tsp.) Pepper (1/4 tsp.) Taco Shells (12, 6-inch, warmed) Green Onion (1/2 cup, sliced) Sour cream (1/2 cup) Method Add your meat, salt, water, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Add your salt to taste. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until the oxtail are tender. Remove the lid from the saucepan and let the water evaporate. Proceed to add your lard and brown meat slightly. Place aside, discard the bay leaf and shred or pull the oxtail with forks. While t...

Shrimp Ceviche Taco

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Shrimp Ceviche Taco Author: Daniel Humphreys If you are trying to change it up a bit and enjoy an interesting taco, this recipe is a must try. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 Total time: 30 Yield: 6 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients 1lb. shrimp, cut into ½-inch cubes 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 4 tablespoons olive oil ¾ cup pimento stuffed green olives, chopped 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 avocado, diced ¾ cup lime juice 1 cup lettuce, chopped 1 onion, red, chopped Taco Shells (12, 6-inch, warmed) Method Place the shrimp, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Drain the marinade and add the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and oregano. Marinade for couple hours in the refrigerator. Divide the marinated shrimp between the bowls, top with avocado and olives then set aside. Spoon into warmed taco shells and serve immediately. 3 / 5 stars Tacos ...

Chipotle Pulled Chicken Taco

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2019-09-02 Chipotle Pulled Chicken Taco Author: Daniel Humphreys If you enjoy spice, then you need to give this taco a try. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 Total time: 25 Yield: 8 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients 2 cans chipotle peppers, chopped 3 cups chicken, shredded and cooked 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups diced tomatoes Salt (1/4 tsp.) Black Pepper (1/4 tsp.) White Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup) Method Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the chopped parsley and tomato and reduce heat. Simmer for 6-7 minutes or until tomatoes have released the juices. Add the chipotle pepper and chicken. Simmer for 8 minutes more and adjust the seasonings. Spoon onto the tortilla and sprinkle with cheese. Serve while still hot. 3 / 5 stars Tacos Snacks Appetizers Mexican main,...

Ham and Cheese Tacos

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2019-10-02 Ham and Cheese Tacos Author: Daniel Humphreys This recipe allows you to enjoy a classic breakfast sandwich combo as a taco. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 Total time: 15 Yield: 2 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients Smoked Cheddar (3 oz., grated) Ham (8 oz. precooked, cut in strips) Jalapeno Peppers (1, sliced) Salt (1/2 tsp.) Black Pepper (1/4 tsp.) Butter (1 tbsp., unsalted) Tortillas (4, warmed) Avocado (1/2, thinly sliced) Salsa (1/4 cup) Cilantro (2 tbsp., chopped) Method Begin assembly by layering eggs, ham, salsa, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Serve and Enjoy. 5 / 5 stars Tacos Snacks Appetizers

Halibut Tacos

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2019-09-02 Halibut Tacos Author: Daniel Humphreys If you love Mexican flavors, then this fish taco will make you fall in love. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 Total time: 30 Yield: 8 Calories: 0 Fat: 0 Ingredients 1lb. Halibut fillets, cut into 2oz. portion 2 tbsp. potato starch 1 cup plain flour 4 tsp. lime juice 1 egg 1 tsp. minced capers 8 tortillas ½ tsp. Ground cumin ½ tsp. Dried dill weed, chopped 1 tsp. cayenne pepper ½ cup yogurt, unflavored 1 cup light beer 1 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Salt ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup vegetable oil Method In a bowl combine the flour, potato starch, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl combine the beer and egg. Whisk in the flour mix. Place aside. Meanwhile, set your white sauce in motion: add your mayonnaise and yogurt in a mixing bowl then slowly stir in the lime juice a little at a time until the mix becomes just slightly runny. Add the spices and jalapeno. Set a skillet on over medium heat...