Cowboy Tacos Recipe Recipe For Twice

COWBOY TACOS

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, toss pork meat with the taco seasoning mix until coated. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the seasoned pork in the hot oil, stirring occasionally until pork is no longer pink.
• Stir the beans, salsa and apricot preserves into the skillet with the pork. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Spoon 1/3 cup of the pork mixture into each taco shell, and top with sliced olives.

EPICUREAN COWBOY SPICE RUBBED, CEDAR PLANKED, SALMON TACOS

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix all of the rub ingredients in a glass bowl and set aside. Cooks Note: Can be sealed in storage bag or jar for up to 1 week. This will make about 6 cups.
• Combine all of the ensalada ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well. Set aside for tacos.
• Cut the salmon fillet into 3 equal parts and arrange on the pre-soaked cedar planks. Cover the salmon liberally with the spice rub (approximately 1 cup per pound). It is ok if some spice rub falls onto the plank.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Put the salmon planks over very hot mesquite/oak or hickory coals and cover the grill until the spice rub has melted to form a coating over salmon and plank, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cover from the grill. If the planks flame up be sure the flames do not scorch the fillet, as the taste of burned sugar should not be the dominating flavor.
• Remove the salmon planks from the grill and loosely cover with foil. Allow the fillets to rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the fillets to a large bowl and set aside. In the meantime, toast the corn tortillas over the hot coals or on a preheated comal.
• Add the ensalada to the bowl with the salmon and stir lightly to combine.
• Using 2 overlapping toasted corn tortillas, scoop some of the salmon mixture onto the tortillas and top with some of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. For authentic Baja style service, use simple paper boats for serving vessels. The boats will allow the tacos to stand upright for better presentation.

TWICE AS NICE TACOS

Steps:

• For the filling: Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika and cloves. Stir well to mix. Season with the salt. Reduce the flame to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the tortillas on a grill. Wrap them in a towel to keep them warm.
• To serve, bring the tortillas, guacamole, salsa, cheese and meat filling to the table, and serve them family style.

COWBOY STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• Season strips of steak with salt and set aside.
• In a small bowl, make a sauce by whisking together coffee, ketchup, and chili powder.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the beef in vegetable oil to brown, about 2 or 3 minutes.
• Add sauce, onions, and red pepper; cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in paper towels and heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
• To serve, spoon steak and vegetables mixture into tortilla, top with corn relish, and garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro.