This taco recipe offers three different protein options: ground beef, minced chicken, or salmon, allowing you to choose your preferred protein or switch things up for variety. The meat or fish is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, creating a flavorful and aromatic filling for the tacos or use a pre-mix seasoning like Butcher Bro's BBQ Seasoning Nacho Taco.

The tacos are then topped with a combination of fresh and zesty ingredients. Shredded lettuce adds crunch and freshness, crumbled goat cheese adds creaminess and tanginess, and microgreens add a burst of flavor and nutrition. Hot sauce adds heat and a kick of flavor, while cowboy candy provides a sweet and spicy contrast.

Overall, this recipe is a delicious and versatile way to enjoy tacos, with a variety of protein and topping options to suit your tastes and preferences.

This recipe makes 8 tacos and takes approximately 25 - 30 minutes to prepare and cook!

• Prep time for ground beef, salmon or minced chicken: 5 - 10 minutes
• Prep time for veggies: 5 -10 minutes
• Cook time for ground beef, salmon or minced chicken: 10 - 15 minutes
• Assemble tacos: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef - Winners Farms - Extra Lean Ground Beef  
  • or Minced Chicken Breast - High Point Meat Shop - Minced Chicken Breast 
  • or Salmon Fillet or Chunks - High Point Meat Shop - Tandoori Salmon
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil - All of Oils - Tuscan Herb Infused Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • or 1 Tbsp Nacho Taco Seasoning - Butcher Bro's BBQ - Nacho Taco Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 8 Large Taco Shells or Tortillas
• 1 cup Fresh Lettuce - Northern Greens - Gourmet Variety Living Lettuce
• 1/2 cup Goat Cheese - Goat's Pride Dairy - Aged Matsqui Cheddar Style
• 1/4 cup Microgreens - Hunters' Dale - Micro Salad Mix

Optional Toppings

• Hot Sauce - Raven's Brewing & Distilling - Birds Eye Chili Hot Sauce
• Cowboy Candy - Skyland Acres - Cowboy Candy Preserves
• Pickled Veggies -  West Coast Wild Foods - Pickled Fiddleheads
• Sour Cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Cheese Sauce

STEP 1 

If using ground beef OR salmon OR minced chicken, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the protein and cook until browned, breaking up any large clumps with a spoon. Drain any excess fat from the pan.

STEP 2

Add the pre-mixed seasoning OR chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.

STEP 3

Prep the veggies. Wash and cut the lettuce. Wash microgreens and chopped or break goat cheese into small pieces. Place in individual plates or bowls for easy assembling.

STEP 4

Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.

STEP 5

To assemble the tacos, divide the meat or fish among the taco shells or tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, crumbled goat cheese, and microgreens. Top with optional ingredients such as hot sauce, cowboy candy, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

STEP 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and versatile taco creation!