Barbacoa Beef for Crunchy Loaded Tacos

This is my original version of the Taco Mama shredded beef taco!

39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. 

40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.  - Psalm 37:39-40

2-3 lbs Beef chuck roast cut into 1/2 inch chunks

3 T roasted garlic

2 t chipotle in Adobo 

1 4 oz can chopped green chili 

1 sweet onion, chopped

1 small lime, juice only

2 t Apple cider vinegar 

1 t sugar

1 t bay leaves powder

1 T oregano 

1 T toasted cumin powder

1 t salt

1 t black pepper

Pinch of clove powder

3/4 beef broth 

Add beef and all other ingredients to a Dutch Oven. 

Braise uncovered on top of stove to brown meat, about 15 minutes.

Braise, covered in 350 degree oven for 3 hours until you can pull Beef using 2 forks.

Pull beef until its finely shredded and let sit in juices. 

On top of stove, turn heat to medium and add 1/2 c water to meat and juice, bring to slight rolling boil and cook 15 minutes. 

Drain most of the juice from beef before you fill taco shell.

Store meat in juice in a sealed container.

Use crunchy shells and add desired toppings.

Toppings

Fresh cilantro

Queso Fresco or unexpected cheddar from Trader Joe's

Pico d gallo or salsa

Lettuce

Sweet Onions

Fresh chopped cilantro 

Flat Top Smashed Cheese Burger

6 The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,

7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation."

8 And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. - Exodus 34:6-8

An ej original recipe!

1-1/4 lb. 80/20 Angus Beef, makes 4 good size burgers

Seasoned salt

Mrs. Dash, table 

Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's 

Heat skillet, I used a large non stick but cast is fine.

If you have a flat top on your gas stove, you can use it.

Makes a mess though!!

Make patties, mash pretty flat.

Season.

Place in hot skillet, cover with foil and mash with a cast iron press.

Burgers should immediately begin to sizzle.

Cook to 85 % done before flipping.

You can see the browning if you look at the side of the patty.

Then flip, cover with foil, mash with press.

These cook pretty quickly, around 5 minutes on the first side and maybe 3 minutes on the other.

Do not overcook!!

Add 2 pieces of cheese to beef patty.

Brioche buns

Smoked Gouda cheese

sliced Onions 

sliced Tomatoes

Lettuce

Pickles

Burger and fry sauce

1 T Mayo

1T BBQ sauce

1 t yellow mustard

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

1 t sweet pickle relish

Squirt of hot sauce, I used Sriracha 

Mexican Pork Patty Slider

An ej original recipe!

5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God. 

6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD. 

7 I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul,  - Psalm 31:5-7

1 lb. Ground Pork, I grind my own with my Food Processor 

Seasoned salt

Slider buns

Pork patties need to fry slow.

Medium low, flipping until done.

Temp for ground pork should be 160 degrees.

They have little fat, add a drizzle of olive oil.

Half way through cooking, cover, add water to keep patty tender.

Toppings

Sliced avocado

Quesadilla cheese

Pico de gallo 

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Avocado crema  

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Thai Air Fryer Street Fries

"You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. - Exodus 20:7

2 hand full of Frozen fries, I used fast food fries

Drizzle a tiny amount of olive oil and toss

Lightly salt

Add to basket of air fryer.

Put into air fryer.

Select 380 temp.

Select 10 minute time.

Remove basket, shake and flip to insure even cooking.

Select 380 temp.

Select 3 minutes.

Replace basket and finish cooking.

Remove and place on plate.

Drizzle sauce over fries!

Yummy!!

Drizzling Sauce

3 t rice wine vinegar

1 t soy sauce, I used mushroom 

1 t chili garlic oil, I used Lee Kum Kee 

1 t sugar

1 t fresh grated ginger

2 small green onions, split and diced

A light sprinkle of garlic granules 

Mix and set aside.

Steamed Cajun Brussel Sprouts

For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.  - Psalm 97:9

an ej original recipe!

So simple and so delicious!

1 bag Brussels sprouts

Lightly Drizzle Light Olive oil

Seasoned salt, according to taste

Cajun seasoning, according to taste

Clean, cut in half, and take off tough outer leaves of Brussels sprouts.

In a microwave steamer, cook 5 minutes.