Soft tacos are fine, but today we celebrate the satisfying crunchy texture and fun of crispy tacos. Choose your fillings to suit your happy little taste buds! Go for traditional beef with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, diced avocados, sour cream, taco sauce, and jalapeños, if you so choose. Or switch out the beef for chicken or shredded pork. I also love crunchy fish or shrimp tacos, especially when jazzed up with a fresh mango or peach salsa and a nice slaw. Pile on whatever veggies, fruits, or legumes you love, too. Try roasted corn, black beans, grilled sweet pepper slices, sweet onions, refried beans, diced fresh pineapple (or other fruit), sliced radishes, grilled portobello mushroom slices, chopped fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Anything goes! Use your imagination.
One must for me is plenty of melty, but mild cheese (to avoid overpowering the other filling flavors.) I start by sprinkling shredded Monterey Jack cheese in the bottom of my crispy, hot taco shell. Then I add the hot protein, followed by various toppings, a favorite sauce, and more cheese! Some rice and refried beans on the side never hurt either. And some fresh tortilla chips and a fresh salsa make a great starter.
I need a taco now! And I just happen to have a couple avocados ready to slice. Enjoy this Taco Tuesday along with Crunchy Taco Day!
