Crispy beef tacos with pico de gallo and cream taco sauce

Ingredients

• For the taco seasoning — 1 tbsp red chili powder
• For the taco seasoning — 2 tbsp garlic powder
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tbsp onion powder
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tbsp smoked red paprika powder
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tsp dried oregano
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tsp black pepper powder
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tbsp ground cumin
• For the taco seasoning — 1 tbsp salt
• For the beef — 2 lb ground beef (80 % lean , 20 % fat )
• For the beef — 1 tbsp taco seasoning ( less or more, adjust to taste )
• For the beef — 1 onion, diced
• For the beef — Salt to taste
• For the beef — 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil
• For the beef — 2 tbsp tomato paste
• For the beef — 1/2 cup warm water
• For the beef — 1 tbsp minced garlic
• For the pico de gallo — 1 onion, finely chopped
• For the pico de gallo — 2 tomatoes, diced
• For the pico de gallo — 1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
• For the pico de gallo — 2 tbsp lime juice
• For the pico de gallo — Salt to taste
• For the pico de gallo — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the taco sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
• For the taco sauce — 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• For the taco sauce — 1/3 cup butter milk or water
• For the taco sauce — 1 juice of lime

Instructions

1. In a pan heat clarified butter add onion , sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
2. Cook on medium heat until it changes color, add fresh garlic mix to combine.
3. Season with taco seasoning add tomato paste.
4. Mix and sauté for 2-3 min.
5. Taste and add more salt if needed Add warm water and cook for 8-10 min or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
6. Make taco sauce: In a bowl add mayonnaise, sour cream, butter milk, add taco seasoning , lime juice and dried parsley. Mix until creamy and smooth.
7. In a pan heat oil on medium heat l, place tortilla , add shredded cheese, top it with beef one side. Close the tortilla by flipping half side.