Szechuan Kick Tacos

These vibrant fusion tacos bring together the bold, spicy, and savory flavors of Szechuan cuisine with the classic taco format. Featuring a quick-cooked ground meat and bell pepper filling, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey/agave nectar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

   Time: 2 min
2. 2.

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork or chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

   Time: 7 min
3. 3.

   Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the cooked meat. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

   Time: 5 min
4. 4.

   Stir in the minced garlic and ginger paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Time: 1 min
5. 5.

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

   Time: 3 min
6. 6.

   While the filling simmers, warm your tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, microwave briefly, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave.

   Time: 2 min
7. 7.

   To assemble, spoon the Szechuan filling into the warm tortillas. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

   Time: 1 min