Make the Most of Taco Tuesday With These 6 Recipes
Happy Tuesday! Or should we say Taco Tuesday?
Taco Tuesday has been a popular "holiday" at restaurants since the 1980s. You may notice your local Mexican spot offering coupons on tacos. But if you are someone who doesn't like to eat out, it is also the perfect inspiration for your next dinner.
This Taco Tuesday, don't feel obligated to make the basic American taco with ground beef, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Instead, make one of these six tasty recipes, ranging from Korean cuisine to dessert.
Birria Tacos by House of Yumm
Still searching for Latin cuisine? Try your luck with these viral birria tacos. You will test your skill level by dipping and frying your shells into the delicious soup. The cook of the meat will be so tender that it will practically melt in your mouth. No wonder with its zesty spice blend of oregano, cumin, chili powder and more.
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Korean Beef Bulgogi Tacos by Natasha's Kitchen
Korean food is rapidly rising in popularity. If you haven't had the chance to try it, make it yourself with these beef tacos. Inside, you will receive a slice of Seoul from ginger, soy sauce and sriracha. The star, however, is definitely its bulgogi-style meat: thin and flavorful. Trust us! There is a reason this recipe has a nearly perfect five-star rating.
(via Natasha's Kitchen)
Also read about: 7 Korean Dishes You Should Try to Expand Your Palate
Spicy Chicken Tikka Tacos by The Defined Dish
Aside from Korea, you probably have heard many mentioning Indian food, specifically chicken tikka masala. With the help of The Defined Dish, you can turn it into a handheld taco. It turns up the heat with curry powder, turmeric and cinnamon. You will forget you didn't actually order it from an authentic Indian restaurant.
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Walking Tacos by NeighborFood
Do you need a meal on the go? You can't go wrong with a walking taco. Rather than constructing one that will fall apart in your hands, this mess-free dish stays clean and compact inside a bag. Your choice of chips will give the texture. Meanwhile, you will taste classic taco flavors from its ground beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, or you can go wild with your own toppings.
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Homemade Taco Pizza by The Skinnyish Dish
You can make anything into a taco, including pizza. The Skinnyish Dish offers an Italian flair by putting it on pizza dough—in this case, naan flatbread. On top, you will find refried beans, mozzarella cheese, taco seasoning and so much more. Instead of dipping your slice into ranch or garlic sauce, make sour cream or guacamole.
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Cherry Cheesecake Tacos by Noble Pig
We could never forget dessert. You can literally have a three-course meal of taco-themed dishes, concluding with these cheesecake tacos. No meat here— just a rich and creamy cheesecake filling topped with ripe, juicy cherries. Rather than a tortilla shell, you will use an equally crunchy waffle cone.
(via Noble Pig)
Searching for even more creative dinner ideas? Click HERE to discover six fun recipes we made using buttermilk biscuits.