Taco Trickery? Never! We call it Taco MAGIC.
I’ve been following this beef taco recipe for several years — but we make a few simple changes:
First - use ground turkey! Trust me: beef masks the flavors of the spices, turkey lets them ring. Sure, sure sometimes a greasy beef taco is what you need. When you want really full taco flavor and to let the chili, cumin and garlic combo run: turkey is the answer.
Second - taste your chili powder. Supermarket chili powders vary a lot brand to brand. I tend to look for the international foods section and pick out some chili powder than comes in a bag instead of a bottle. For some reason I get spicier results from that buy.
Third - get high quality taco shells and fixins. I really like Bearitos taco shells and will always heat them in the oven before serving. The warm shell makes a big difference. Also fresh organic tomatoes and lettuce. You’re going to be eating this stuff raw on top of the taco, it should be great quality.
I really love the Turkey Tacos. Its an easy and tasty dinner to prepare that always leaves us (2 adults) with leftovers that heat up great into another meal.
Shells? What the hell are shells?
Wait, do you mean those pre-fried corn tortillas? Oh jeez - you haven’t lived son! Heat up some vegetable oil over medium heat in a 6-inch cast iron skillet and fry your own corn tortillas! Drop one in, let it float and sizzle for a few seconds, fold it in half holding it open a little bit, flip it over, and dry it on some paper towels. Do them one at a time for each taco you prepare and they’ll be hot, crispy and delicious.
What you’ve been eating aren’t even tacos!