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:

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.
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.
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.
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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