Tailgate Tacos Recipes

ULTIMATE TAILGATE STEAK AND EGGS TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over high heat.
• Liberally sprinkle the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks until just slightly less cooked than desired. Set in a foil pan, top each steak with 2 tablespoons sliced butter and cover with aluminum foil to rest about 20 minutes.
• Remove the steaks to a cutting board, reserving the juices in the pan. Chop the steaks into 1/2-inch cubes, then return them to the pan with the drippings, cover and refrigerate, at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
• At game time: Preheat a grill for cooking at about 300 degrees F.
• Drizzle steak sauce over the steak to taste, then cover the pan again and place the entire pan on the grill to reheat, about 10 minutes. Stir the steak and continue to reheat until warmed through.
• Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk together with the milk. Place a nonstick pan on the grill and melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the pan. Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled and cooked through. Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them on the grill.
• Build the tacos and serve immediately, topping with hot sauce to taste.

TAILGATE TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix in salsa and taco seasoning.
• Line each muffin cup with a wonton wrapper. Add about 1 tablespoon taco beef to each cup. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Mexican cheese blend.
• Bake in the preheated oven until wonton wrappers are browned and crispy and cheese is melted, 12 to 14 minutes.

SPICY CHICKEN TAILGATE TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil. (I originally made this by spraying the pan with non stick spray. That is totally fine to do, but using foil can help in keeping the shells crisp.)
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add onion to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.Stir in the chicken, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and green chiles. Stir to combine fully. Reduce to simmer and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes.
• Place the taco shells in the baking dish, standing up. I was able to fit 10 taco shells in the dish by adding 2 on each side.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of beans into the bottom of each taco shell. Top with the chicken mixture, almost to the top of each shell. Sprinkle each shell generously with shredded cheese, the more the better!
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are browned.
• Remove from the oven and top with your favorite items such as jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa.