Game Day Street Tacos with Fire-Roasted Salsa

Allergens

Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Ingredients

• 1. 12 small corn tortillas 2. 1 lb ground beef 3. 1 package taco seasoning 4. 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend) 5. 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 6. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 7. 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) 8. 1 avocado, diced 9. 1 lime, cut into wedges 10. Fresh cilantro leaves 11. Salt and pepper, to taste Fire
• Roasted Salsa: 12. 2 cups cherry tomatoes 13. 1 jalapeño (optional) 14. 1/2 small white onion 15. 2 cloves garlic 16. 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 17. 1 tablespoon olive oil 18. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the fire roasted salsa: In a large pan over medium heat, combine cherry tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), onion, and garlic. Cook until they start to soften and char, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender, add cilantro leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
3. In a large pan over medium high heat, cook ground beef with taco seasoning according to package instructions.
4. Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or on a grill or stovetop until softened and slightly charred.
5. Assemble tacos: Layer cooked ground beef, shredded cheese, sliced onion, cherry tomatoes, optional jalapeño, avocado, lime wedges, and fire roasted salsa onto warm tortillas. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
6. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra layer of smokiness to these tacos, use mesquite wood chips when grilling the beef.

Notes

For added spice, try incorporating pickled red onions or hot sauce to taste.