When the cat breaks a wine glass on your roasted chicken...

Last night my kitten (also known as my personal terrorist) in an odd twist of fate broke a wine glass on my just roasted and carved chicken. I wish I has a video to show the chain of events because it is difficult to explain. Suffice it to say that it involved him being on top of the top kitchen cabinets and trying to make his way around my lobster pot that sits up there with about a centimeter to spare.

Needless to say, dinner was ruined. So i turned to pantry staples - ground turkey, tortillas and fixin's to make tacos. No taco seasoning is as good as making it yourself at home - you can adjust to your meet your own personal taste and it has flavor other than salt.


The main ingredients in any taco seasoning are:

garlic
oregano
salt
chili powder
cumin

I actually like to use a picante sauce - like Frank's Red Hot or Salsa Lizano - in addition to give it a richer taste. If you are using chicken or turkey, the juice of one lime adds a nice acidity.


So, saute half an onion and half a green pepper - small dice - until soft. Add in 1 lb. of ground or cubed meat and brown. If using beef, drain the fat. Add the main ingredients to taste, a good amount of the picante sauce, the lime (if using) and a small amount of water or broth (half cup). Simmer until the "sauce" is absorbed. Taste frequently and adjust seasoning.

You will never go back to El Paso again!