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Tricky Tacos
I often make this at the same time that I’m making chili that has squash and red peppers because I can use the veggies that I’m chopping and the beef that I’m browning for both. (Some can always be frozen.) Or if we are having taco night, I use some of the pumpkin and black bean side dish as my secret taco ingredient. Prepare tacos as you normally would. I use the taco seasoning packet that you add a pound of ground beef, tomato sauce, and water to. I will brown the pound of ground beef, drain it and remove it from the pan. Then I will sauté some onion, half a red pepper, and about a cup of squash. If I have a beet, I’ll add a quarter or half of it. Once that is soft, I will add a few spoons of salsa. Then I emulsify the mixture with my hand blender/emulsifier (you can use a blender or food
processor.) Then I add the beef, water, and can of tomato sauce. I usually have to add a little salt, cumin and chili powder because the packet isn’t enough now that the veggies were added. You can always add a quarter or half of a second packet of seasoning. I let this simmer for 15 minutes while occasionally stirring. I usually need to add additional water because of the extra veggies, so just keep an eye on it and add water as needed. The same process can be used with other vegetables. I find having at least one firm vegetable like squash helps to create a smooth sauce. Beans and veggies work well too. Pay attention to color and start out with less for the pickiest eaters.The same process can be used with other vegetables. I find having at least one firm vegetable like squash helps to create a smooth sauce. Beans and veggies work well too. Pay attention to color and start out with less for the pickiest eaters.
~ The first time I tricked my daughter, I told her afterward about the deception. The next time I made tacos she requested that I don’t add the veggies again because they tasted kind of funny (even though she ate three). I didn’t comply. I just made sure that this time I emulsified it completely. With all veggies hidden, she ate it and loved it. I continued with this method until one day I was making a quick after school meal and thawed some hamburger for tacos, but didn’t have time for the veggies because we needed to leave right away. My daughter said that they didn’t taste as good as they usually do. Interesting…
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