Bad Boy Beef Tacos

Another favorite from the Harley Biker’s Cookbook , the Bad Boy Beef Tacos never fail to rock our world. We have laid off these tacos for a little while because we were getting a bit burnt out on them. I guess having them twice a week (including leftovers) for a couple months was a bit much. But they always pack a punch.

I don’t recommend tasting the beef alone when you’re making these because it is incredibly spicy–far too spicy to be eaten on it’s own but perfect in combination with everything else. I like to make a double portion of  beef and then freeze half of it. And because we usually have just a bit of beef left over after dinner, we make taco salads the next day with the leftover lettuce and tomatoes. Just a small amount of beef is perfect for two big salads. Don’t forget to add the tortilla chips or crushed taco shells to your salad too.

Bad Boy Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• oil, for frying
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper
• 8 flour tortillas or taco shells

Garnishes

• refried beans
• shredded lettuce
• chopped tomatoes
• grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
• chopped jalapeno chilies
• bottled hot sauce
• guacamole
• sour cream or homemade Ranch dressing

Directions

1. In a large skillet, pour in some oil and gently cook the onion for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and meat to the onion and fry for a few minutes. Add the spices and herbs with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well, continuing to fry until the meat is fully cooked. Drain and keep warm.
2. If you are using tortillas, wrap them in tin foil and warm in a low oven for a few minutes until soft.
3. Spread beans on the tortilla and spoon some of the meat mixture on top of the beans. Put the “drier” items on first, followed by the “wetter” ones. Fold the tortilla over and eat. It is important not to overfill the tortillas or it all falls apart.
4. If you are using taco shells, follow the same procedure (except for the folding bit) and caution. The most interesting way to eat these is to vary the toppings so that each taco is a new taste sensation.
5. Serve with Mexican rice, beans and rice or black beans and a beer.

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3 Responses to “Bad Boy Beef Tacos”

1. G says:

   January 12, 2010 at 8:42 pm

   What I need to know is, what do you use here instead of Cheddar? I haven’t found an adequate German or Swiss substitute yet and the English Cheddar I have found has been terrible compared to an extra-sharp NY or Vermont.
   .-= G´s last blog ..Haben Sie einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr, or Happy New Year =-.

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   • Tiffany says:

     January 12, 2010 at 8:58 pm

     Hey G,
     I actually buy shredded cheddar in bulk at Metro. A kilo costs around 8 euros. Or is it only 800 grams? Either way, still a bargain versus any price I’ve seen in the supermarket when I happen to see it. You have to have a membership to shop at Metro, though. Anyone who owns there own company can get a card there…maybe you know someone who has access. Worst case come to Frankfurt and we’ll go shopping.
     I buy a couple kilos worth whenever I go there and then freeze it. Because it’s shredded it’s easy to remove only what I need at the moment.
     I’m actually thinking about making cheddar myself but I have to order the starter from the US. I can only imagine what the customs people are going to think when that huge package of white powder arrives.

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2. G says:

   January 12, 2010 at 9:22 pm

   Boo- I have a membership at Selgros, where I have never seen cheddr- and I have asked. But I’ll see if I know anyone with a Metro membership.
   .-= G´s last blog ..Haben Sie einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr, or Happy New Year =-.

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