The Best "Los Tacos de Gringo."

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat and calories

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: homemade tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories

Brown 80/20 ground beef in a skillet until cooked through.

Add taco seasoning and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar, granulated onion, oregano, and crushed chili pequin peppers to make a taco sauce.

Heat lard in a skillet and cook tortillas until browned on both sides, placing paper towels in between to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens