Dipping Tacos

Discover the irresistible taste of homemade Dipping Tacos, inspired by classic Taco Bell flavors but elevated with a fusion of rich, homemade cheese sauce and savory beef. Perfect for casual gatherings or a special treat at home, these tacos offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that blend seamlessly together.

Ingredients:

For the Meat:
🦬 2 lb beef chuck
🧅 1/4 onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🌿 2 bay leaves
🧂 Salt to taste
⚫️ Black pepper to taste
For the Red Sauce:
🌶 6 guajillo peppers, seedless
🌶 2 ancho peppers, seedless
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🌶 1 tsp paprika
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🍃 1 tsp Mexican oregano
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cumin
🧂 2 tsp salt
⚫️ 1 tsp black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
🧀 10 oz sharp cheddar cheese
🥛 2 cups milk
🌶 1/3 cup of juice from pickled jalapenos
🧈 5 tbsp melted butter
🌾 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
For Assembling:
🌮 Flour tortillas
🧀 Sliced colby cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat:
   • Combine beef chuck, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper in a pot. Cover with water, lid on, and cook on medium heat for 60 minutes or until the meat is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
   • Shred the cooked meat and mix with one cup of the prepared red sauce. Set aside.
2. Make the Red Sauce:
   • Place guajillo and ancho peppers, along with garlic, in a pot. Cover with water, lid on, and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat.
   • Once cooled, blend the peppers and garlic with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender.
   • Use some of the cooking liquid to help blend into a smooth sauce. Strain to remove skins and seeds.
3. Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
   • In a pot on low heat, combine cheese and milk. Stir occasionally until the cheese is melted.
   • Mix melted butter with flour to create a roux and stir into the cheese mixture. Add juice from pickled jalapenos for additional flavor. Stir to thicken the sauce without burning.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
   • Heat a griddle to medium heat. Warm the flour tortillas on the griddle.
   • Add a slice of colby cheese on both sides of the tortilla, top with the prepared beef mixture.
   • Once the cheese on the bottom is crispy, fold the tortilla over the filling and serve immediately with red and cheese sauces on the side for dipping.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8 tacos

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure that the meat is tender by checking with a fork before shredding. Adjust cooking times if necessary based on your stovetop.
• For an extra kick, add jalapeno slices to the beef mixture or on top of the cheese before folding the tortilla.

Equipment:

• Pot for cooking meat and sauces
• Blender
• Strainer
• Griddle

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