Thursday, April 24, 2014

Building a Taco - What's Your Style?

Let's be honest, if everyone in their early to mid twenty's could live off of tacos, they would. The ingredients are cheap, they are really easy to cook, and if you prefer not to eat meat, you can make a veggie version! This past Tuesday I was considering reaching into the cupboard and having a simple Ramen Noodle dinner, when I realized I wanted something much more delicious, and since it was Tuesday it had to be tacos. As I was eating my delicious meal, I had a thought. What is the best way to build a taco? It all starts with the choice of shell. I used to be a soft shell guy, but lately I've been on a bit of a hard shell kick (you just can't beat that crunch!). I also used to be a beef on the bottom kind of guy, but soon started to realize that when you do that, things can get pretty messy pretty fast. Recently, a friend showed me the "spread the sour cream on the tortilla or shell first" technique, and my life hasn't been the same since. It's genius! You are literally layering the flavors by doing this, and you also don't have to worry about putting a giant messy glob of sour cream on top at the end. Now, last night I made an amazing discovery. After the sour cream, PUT SOME SHREDDED LETTUCE ON TOP. This creates a nice bed for your ground beef to lay on. The final touches are the salsa of your choice and of course, shredded cheese. That, my friends, is how this guy builds a taco. What's your style?