THE TACO TRUTH

A recipe fit for the discerning gourmand

For the uninitiated, a true taco is a matter of life and death. It's not just about throwing some seasoned beef and cheese into a tortilla, no sir. It's an art form. A delicate balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of premium, dry-aged beef. None of that pre-ground crap.
• 1 cup of diced onion, carefully selected for its subtle, almost-but-not-quite-noticeable crunch.
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced with a hint of regret.
• 1 cup of diced bell pepper, because who doesn't love a good crunch?
• 1 cup of diced tomato, because even the gods of old knew that tomatoes make everything better.
• 1/4 cup of cilantro, for that je ne sais quoi.
• 1/4 cup of lime juice, for a squeeze.
• 1/4 cup of crumbled queso, because you can never have too much cheese.

Instructions:

1. Mince the onion, garlic, and bell pepper with a machete.
2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, then add the beef. Let it sear, but don't let it burn.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Let it cook until the onion is translucent, but not too translucent.
4. Add the tomato, and stir until it's just so.
5. Add the cilantro, and give it a squeeze of lime juice.
6. Add the queso, and serve.

Taco Tuesday Tips:

• Use a fork, but only if you have to.
• Don't be afraid to get a little messy.
• Remember, a true taco is a work of art. Don't you dare ruin it with a soggy tortilla.

Other Tacos:

• BBQ Tacos
• Taco Elliptical
• Taco Nuclear
• Vegan Taco Recipe, for the birds