When I first seen the Taco TD, I thought surf and turf. Looking at the rules, they didn't have fish listed as an option. That got changed, and then I had the problem of what surf, and what turf to use. Then Sako threw a beef cheek idea at me, and that set the wheels in motion. Although, my recipe is different than his, I feel I should give him some credit for the inspiration, so if you guys want to see some more great looking tacos, here is a link to Sako's.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175060
Now on to mine, it has a lot of steps, so crack open a cold one, and enjoy.
Started with trimming up some beef cheeks. and making my barbacoa rub.
Smoked them at 220 for 4 hours.
While they were cooking, I made some salsa roja.
I toasted the spices and peppers, then added half an onion, some garlic, and a can of fire roasted tomatoes. Simmered for 30 minutes then blended smooth.
I mixed a cup of the salsa roja, a cup of beef stock, and a sliced onion to the beef cheeks, covered and put back on to braise.
3 hours later
While the beef was cooling, I made some chile lime shrimp.
Then I roasted some tomatillos, serrano, and jalapeno peppers for some Guacamole Taquero.
Then I made some homemade corn tortillas and pickled red onions.
Finally Time to assemble
I chopped the beef cheeks, and mixed with some of the braising liquid.
Added some shrimp
Pickled onion
Added some Guacamole Taquero and crema
And finally topped with some smoked queso fresco, that I made the other day.
Hope you enjoyed.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175060
Now on to mine, it has a lot of steps, so crack open a cold one, and enjoy.
Started with trimming up some beef cheeks. and making my barbacoa rub.
Smoked them at 220 for 4 hours.
While they were cooking, I made some salsa roja.
I toasted the spices and peppers, then added half an onion, some garlic, and a can of fire roasted tomatoes. Simmered for 30 minutes then blended smooth.
I mixed a cup of the salsa roja, a cup of beef stock, and a sliced onion to the beef cheeks, covered and put back on to braise.
3 hours later
While the beef was cooling, I made some chile lime shrimp.
Then I roasted some tomatillos, serrano, and jalapeno peppers for some Guacamole Taquero.
Then I made some homemade corn tortillas and pickled red onions.
Finally Time to assemble
I chopped the beef cheeks, and mixed with some of the braising liquid.
Added some shrimp
Pickled onion
Added some Guacamole Taquero and crema
And finally topped with some smoked queso fresco, that I made the other day.
Hope you enjoyed.