Sizzling Tex-Mex Street Tacos

Sizzling Tex-Mex Street Tacos

Discover a copycat recipe for sizzling Tex-Mex Street Tacos, capturing the essence of a bustling market in Texas with every bite.

🕒 Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 15 mins, Total: 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Dairy (Cheese), Eggs (Sour Cream)

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 2 tbsp Tex
  • Mex seasoning blend
  • 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat with the Tex Mex seasoning blend, stirring occasionally until fully cooked. Set aside.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas on a dry pan or griddle for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.
  3. Arrange four tortillas on each of two plates. Top each with cooked meat and a generous portion of shredded cheese.
  4. Place skillet with meat back on high heat. Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and use a spatula to scoop half the sizzling meat onto each plate, allowing it to cook for an additional minute before serving.
  6. Top with pico de gallo, avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Add pickled jalapeños for an extra spicy kick!

Notes

Adjust seasoning blend according to personal taste.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish captures the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine, a fusion of American and Mexican flavors popularized in Texas during the 19th century.