Taco Dog

Ingredients

  • Hot Dog Buns
  • Hot Dogs
  • 1 Cup Lettuce – shredded
  • 4 x 2oz containers of Chunky Guacamole or Spicy Guacamole (available at your local grocer)
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes – seeded and diced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cheese of your choosing – shredded
  • Taco Sauce

Directions

  1. Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
  2. Assemble the hot dog: hot dog bun, spread the guacamole on one side of the bun, place shredded lettuce on the bottom, top the lettuce with the hot dog, add diced tomatoes on the side opposite the guacamole, and finish the taco dog by topping the hot dog with shredded cheese and taco sauce.

Sloppy Jose

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Yellow onion – diced
  • 1 Roma tomato – seeded and diced
  • 1 package Old el Paso Taco seasoning (Mild)
  • 1/3 Cup Salsa (i.e. Mild or Hot Pace)
  • 10 oz Crema
  • 4 oz Sour cream

Lime crema

  • 1 Lime – zest
  • 1/2 Lime – juiced
  • Hamburger buns

Toppings

  • Taco Bell chipotle sauce
  • Taco sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Guacamole

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a sauté pan over medium heat and drain the grease.
  2. Add the taco seasoning, water, and continue per package instructions.
  3. Add the diced onions and tomatoes. Sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes to cook the onions through.
  4. Add the salsa and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare the lime crema by combining the crema, sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix well.
  6. Toast your hamburger buns so they don’t become soggy when you add the sauce or meat.
  7. Assemble your Sloppy Jose. Place the chipotle sauce down first, followed by shredded lettuce and then the meat. Top with shredded cheese, lime crema, and taco sauce. Spread your favorite guacamole over the top bun (crown) and get messy!

Taco Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2.5 Cups Water
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 4 Tbs Pickled Jalapeno Slices
  • 3 Tbs Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbs Dried Onion Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well until smooth.
  2. Place the sauce in either a jar or a bottle to serve when needed.