Let's taco 'bout Real Estate!

Tuesday or not, Tacos are always on our radar - both out and about and at home!

Here are a couple of our favorite recipes using taco seasoning… 

Crock Pot Chicken:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs-ish)
• 1 packet of taco seasoning (enclosed)
• 1 16-ounce jar of your favorite salsa

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours, then shred.

Set up a build-your-own taco bar: tortillas, taco shells, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, chopped avocados, guacamole, sour cream, salsas, and hot sauce

Serves 4-6 people, double/triple as needed.

TofuTacos (Vegetarian) 

• Tofu. Use extra-firm so it can absorb more flavor. 
• Oil. You can use (canola or avocado)
• Taco seasoning

Start by tossing some pressed, crumbled tofu with taco seasoning and oil (you can omit the oil if you need to.)

Sauté: Sautéeing is the quickest way to make this vegan taco meat and the method I recommend if you are using oil. Simply add to a pan on medium heat and cook until browned.

Bake: This is your oil-free method. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes, or until beginning to brown.

Chicken Chili

• 2-4 Chicken Breasts
• 2 large cans of hot chili beans
• 2 large cans of chopped tomatoes (or 4 fresh tomatoes) 
• 1 small can of diced green chilies
• 1 can of yellow corn (or package of frozen)
• 1 pack of frozen fajita veggies (or the equivalent of fresh bell peppers and onions) 
• Taco seasoning packet. 
• Chili powder
• Garlic powder

Throw everything in the crock pot, and let it cool on low for 6ish. Pull chicken out and shred at 4-6 hours, then leave on keep warm. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, etc.

Taco Pizza Dip

• 2 8oz packages of Cream Cheese
• 1 pack of taco seasoning
• Jar of salsa (1 cup for base, and other for topping)
• Tortilla chips
• Toppings: Shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped onions, etc. 

Warm cream cheese and “fold in” 1 cup of salsa and taco seasoning until thoroughly mixed. Spread the mixture on a pizza pan (hence the name) or the bottom of a glass dish, and chill for an hour or so.

Then… decorate your pizza! Start with a layer of salsa, add cheese, and veggies to your preference, and top with lettuce - boom, Taco Pizza Dip. Enjoy with tortilla chips.