Taco Night

Oh how we love tacos in our home! The key to a great taco is perfectly seasoned ground beef. See my upcoming blog post for ground beef cooking tips. Of course some people like chicken or vegetarian tacos, but for me, the ground beef makes the taco!  Next, the toppings are what can really make your taco night stand out!

Instead of tomatoes and shredded lettuce (although personally, the shredded lettuce does it for me!), try shredded carrots and spinach. Shredded carrots are amazing on tacos! And fresh avocado over guacamole really adds to the taste and texture.

Pre-shredded cheese is easy and comes in endless varieties, but I find that an inexpensive cheese grater and a block of cheese only takes a few extra minutes and the taste is much fresher.

 Popular with tacos in American homes are refried beans. I find black or pink beans to taste much better. And you can easily mash black or pink beans. Simply heat on the stove top, and once cooked, smash in pot over heat with a large cooking fork. I will also sometimes add cheese which will melt nicely into the bean.

If you are looking to cut calories, try non fat plain Greek yogurt rather than sour cream.

And of course, Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff are the way to go!