Channing Crowders All-American Beef Tacos

👥 Serves 6

Ingredients

Shells & Toppings:

• 12 (6 in) corn tortillas

• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (optional)

• 1 large tomato, seeded & chopped (optional)

• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

• 12 pickled jalapeño slices

• 6 oz cotija or panela cheese, crumbled

Beef Filling:

• 1 lb ground sirloin

• 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1¼ cups beef broth

• 2 tsp cornstarch (for proper taco texture)

• 2 tbsp Crowder Powder Nacho’ Average Taco Seasoning

• 1 tsp extra Crowder Powder Nacho’ Average Taco (for finish)

Instructions

1. Crisp the shells (optional but fire):

   • Heat oil to 350 °F in a skillet. Fry folded tortillas ~30 sec per side until crispy. Keep warm.

2. Cook the aromatics:

   • In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Sauté onion until soft (~3–4 min), then add garlic and cook another 30 sec.

3. Brown the beef:

   • Add ground sirloin, breaking it up. Cook until no pink remains (~3–4 min).

4. Season like a boss:

   • Stir in 2 tbsp Nacho’ Average Taco seasoning.

   • Mix beef broth with cornstarch, then add to beef. Simmer until sauce thickens (~2–3 min).

5. Finish the meat:

   • Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tsp seasoning for punchy flavor.

6. Build your tacos:

   • Fill tortillas with beef.

   • Top with lettuce, tomato, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeños.

Crowder’s Pro Tips

• Time Saver: Use store-bought hard shells, still slaps!

• Crowd of 8? Double everything, no shame in leftovers.

• Want more crunch? Add crushed tortilla chips on top.

• Kick up the spice? Add a drizzle of hot sauce or fresh jalap