Fireball Street Tacos – A Tailgate Game Day Dinner Sensation

Fireball Street Tacos – A Tailgate Game Day Dinner Sensation

Discover the ultimate game day sensation with our Fireball Street Tacos recipe, inspired by a famous restaurant and loaded with Flaming Hot Cheetos for a kick of heat!

Time: Prep - 10 minutes, Cook - 20 minutes, Total - 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Allergens

Gluten (in some corn tortillas), Dairy (cheese and sour cream), Soy (taco seasoning)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup Flaming Hot Cheetos, crushed
  • 4 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add ground meat or chicken and cook until browned, breaking up any large chunks. Drain excess fat and return the cooked meat to the skillet.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and butter, cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the meat is fully coated with seasonings. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a separate pan, toast corn tortillas one at a time until slightly charred on both sides. Keep warm in a clean kitchen towel while preparing other ingredients.
  4. Assemble tacos by layering cooked meat, shredded cheese, avocado slices, iceberg lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo onto each tortilla. Sprinkle the top with crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos for an explosive kick!
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for added zest. Enjoy your game day adventure with every bite!

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect char on your tortillas, watch for light brown spots and aromatic puffs.

Notes

Make sure to use a non-stick pan for the best results. - Serve with your favorite game day beverages and side dishes.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe was inspired by the popular "Flaming Hot Cheetos" taco trend that originated in street food markets across America.