Hatch Green Chile Tacos: the culinary equivalent of a spicy hug. Imagine soft tortillas lovingly cradling a zesty blend of smoky Hatch green chile powder, beans, and cheese—because who doesn’t want to feel like their taste buds just signed up for a rollercoaster ride? Warning: may cause excessive drooling and the sudden urge to high-five strangers for sharing your culinary genius. Enjoy responsibly!
Hatch Green Chile Tacos
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Servings
4
Dive into a fiesta of flavor with these Hatch Green Chili Powder Tacos that transform your typical Tuesday night into a culinary adventure. Packed with your choice of seasoned ground meat or a plant-based substitute, these tacos are bursting with vibrant flavors thanks to the magical touch of Hatch Green Chili Powder.
Start with a savory base of sautéed onions and garlic, then mix in diced tomatoes and black beans for a hearty filling that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Each taco shell (or tortilla, we don’t judge) is loaded with this zesty mixture, topped off with all your favorite fixings—think shredded cheese, creamy avocado, and crunchy lettuce—because presentation is half the battle!
Perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself after a long day, these tacos are quick, easy, and way more fun than your usual takeout. So, go ahead, whip up a batch and enjoy the accolades—just don’t reveal your “secret” ingredient!
Ingredients
1 lb ground meat or your favorite plant-based substitute
- 2 tablespoons Hatch Green Chili Powder (the real star of this show)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, avocado, etc. (because you need something to hide the fact that you may have overcooked the meat)
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. If you can’t figure out how to heat oil, maybe order takeout instead.
- Add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent—just like your plans for the weekend.
- Add the ground meat or plant-based substitute. Break it up like your hopes and dreams, and cook until browned. (Don’t forget to occasionally stir it; it’s not going to cook itself, despite what you might think.)
- Sprinkle in the Hatch Green Chili Powder. Go wild. This is the moment when your dish goes from “blah” to “what sorcery is this?”
- Add the can of diced tomatoes and black beans. Stir it up and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This gives you just enough time to question your life choices.
- While that simmers, prepare your taco shells or tortillas. If you’re using hard shells, try not to break them in half like your resolve to eat healthy.
- Once your filling is ready, assemble the tacos. Spoon in the mixture like you know what you’re doing, then pile on the toppings. Remember, it’s all about the presentation—sort of.
- Serve and watch everyone dig in, while you casually mention how you “whipped this up.” If anyone asks for the recipe, just say it’s a “secret” and bask in the glory.
Recipe Note
Optional (but totally necessary) Garnishes:
A sprinkle of extra Hatch Green Chili Powder (because you’re not done impressing them yet)
Chopped cilantro (to make you look like you really know your way around the kitchen)