Gringo Tacos My Way
Smooth, saucy, crowd-pleasing taco meat with real flavor. Let’s talk about “ Gringo Tacos .” You know the ones. Ground beef. Taco shells. Mild seasoning. Probably a shredded cheese blend in a bag. These tacos get roasted by food snobs, but here’s the truth: they fed a whole generation, they show up at birthday parties, and they're absolutely delicious when done right. The problem isn’t gringo tacos.
The problem is lazy gringo tacos. These are not those. My version keeps everything people love—savory beef, tomato-chili flavor, soft heat—but builds it like a real dish. I brown the beef properly, build a sauce with onions, garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes , deglaze the pan, simmer, then blend it smooth so it’s kid-friendly but still deep and rich. It’s familiar, but better. Comfort food with a little self-respect. Dry Seasoning Use 1 tablespoon per pound of beef Mix: 4 tsp chili powder 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp tsp ground coriander ½ tsp all-spice Optional: ½...