Blackstone Street Tacos (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between street tacos and classic tacos? ›

Street tacos are a Mexican dish that is made up of a corn tortilla filled with meat and topped with salsa, cilantro and onions. They are typically served on the street or in restaurants. The difference between street tacos and regular tacos is that street tacos are smaller in size and made with a corn tortilla.

Street tacos are a traditional Mexican snack of warm corn tortillas typically filled with meat topped with onions, cilantro and often a spicy sauce. Their presence is growing on American menus as consumers' interest in Latin-American cuisine, and in foods they see as authentic, continues to increase.

WHY- Seasoning a Blackstone griddle with a thin layer of oil before and after each use creates a non-stick surface, protects the metal from rust and corrosion, and adds flavor to food.

The answer is simple: to keep all of the delicious fillings inside. No one likes a taco that falls apart, after all.

While corn tortillas are less sturdy than flour tortillas, they don't absorb liquids from meats, sauces, and condiments like flour tortillas do. That's why corn tortillas are more commonly used to hold taco fillings. They are also found in hard and soft shell varieties.

What makes authentic street tacos so special? The answer is simple: fresh, quality ingredients. Street tacos are made with corn tortillas that are grilled or fried, and then filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables. The fillings vary depending on the region, but they typically include chicken, beef, or pork.

Traditionally this taco is made with seasoned and marinated pork cooked on a spit grill. It is sometimes also referred to as tacos arabes. The flavor profile of the pastor taco is sweet and savory. The pork is well marinated in an adobo sauce, then served on a soft tortilla, topped with chopped pineapple.

To find out more, we reached out to Michelle Jaelin, a Registered Dietitian based in Toronto. What should tacos be considered — Junk food or health food? Jaelin: “Tacos could be considered as either a junk food or health food, depending on the ingredients used in the taco dish or how it was prepared.

Q: Can I cut food directly on the griddle? A: Yes, but please keep in mind that it can damage seasoning if you do it enough. It can also dull your knives quickly. We recommend chopping food with our spatulas, which have beveled edges and won't damage the seasoning of your griddle.

Blackstone Ground Beef Tacos are tasty ground beef seasoned and cooked on the griddle. Then topped in a warm corn tortilla and all your favorite toppings.

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Tortillas can be cooked on a non-stick griddle. However, a cast-iron griddle will also work, but there are points to remember make sure it is seasoned.

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