Street-Fusion Tacos with Smoky Pineapple Salsa

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat (gluten)

Ingredients

• 1. 1 lb ground beef or chicken (for a vegetarian option, use crumbled tempeh) 2. 1 packet taco seasoning 3. 8 small corn tortillas 4. 2 cups shredded lettuce 5. 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) 6. 1 medium pineapple, cut into bite
• sized chunks 7. 1 red onion, finely chopped 8. 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped 9. 1 lime, juiced 10. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat or chicken with taco seasoning according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix pineapple chunks, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill for 10 15 seconds per side. Keep warm.
4. Assemble tacos by adding cooked meat, shredded lettuce, cheese, and Smoky Pineapple Salsa to each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro leaves.
5. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Use a cast-iron skillet for cooking meat and tortillas to infuse them with extra flavor.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more jalapeño or use serrano peppers in the salsa.