Famous Texas Firecracker Street Tacos

Allergens

Wheat (in corn tortillas), Dairy (Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream)

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp taco seasoning 4 oz canned diced green chiles 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 2 cups fresh pico de gallo 1 cup sour cream 2 limes, cut into wedges Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with taco seasoning until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
2. In a separate skillet, warm up the corn tortillas. As they're ready, place them on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm.
3. Assemble the street tacos: Add a scoop of seasoned ground beef, diced green chiles, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice on each tortilla.
4. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the ground beef while cooking.

Notes

Be sure to cook the ground beef until no pink remains for food safety reasons.