Making your Tacos a 10!

Yes, Tacos are one of the easiest dinners to make, and you may think that there is nothing that can make tacos a 10!  Maybe you love them so much already that you can't imagine them getting any better.  Or, maybe you think "it's a taco, how good can it get?"  Either way... there are 2 sure fire ways to make taco night, one of your favorite nights of the week!!!  (And while margaritas do tend to make taco night more fun, it is not one of the 2 things I am talking about!!!)

1)  Homemade Taco Seasoning may seem like something that you do not need to waste your time with, but it really is better!  Here is the simple recipe, so you can have delicious homemade taco seasoning!

Homemade Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp Chill Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp dried Oregano
1 tsp Paprika
3 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper

Use 2-3 Tbspns and 1/2-3/4 Cup Water for every pound of ground beef browned!  Let it simmer until thickened (10min), and serve.

2)  Homemade Pico De Gallo is my other taco must have!  It is so simple, and yet adds so much fresh flavor to your tacos!  I usually knock this out while the meat is simmering.  Here is my recipe, and you will be shocked at the simplicity and effectiveness of it!

Homemade Pico De Gallo
2 Roma Tomato (Diced)
2 Slices of an Onion (All rings diced)
1 Lime (Squeezed)
Cilantro (Chopped)
Optional for Spice (Chop 1 fresh jalapeño, I recommend removing seeds and membrane before chopping as it can get INCREDIBLY hot!  However, if you like to breathe fire... go nuts!)

Dice Tomato and Onion (and jalapeño), Mix with Chopped Cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over top!  That is it.   You will love it!

Heat your taco shells for 10 secs, 2 at a time in the microwave before filling with meat, shredded cheese, pico de gallo and any sauces.  Taco night is bound to be your favorite night this week!!

Enjoy