Bang Bang Street Tacos

Allergens

Dairy (in queso fresco)

Ingredients

• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 lb ground beef or chicken
• 1 packet Bang Bang Taco Seasoning (see recipe below)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish Bang Bang Taco Seasoning:
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the Bang Bang Taco Seasoning ingredients.
2. Cook ground beef or chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, or on an open flame if you're feeling adventurous.
4. Assemble tacos by adding a spoonful of meat mixture, shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice to each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the sizzling, smoky aroma that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico City.

Chef’s Insight

Use a mortar and pestle to crush the dried spices for the Bang Bang Taco Seasoning, which will release their oils and intensify the flavors.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the Bang Bang Taco Seasoning mix.