Una Fiesta en la Boca!

For those of you who are spanish-impaired, the above title means "A Party in the Mouth!" And that is exactly what I mean. I didn't make this dish today, but a few days ago. I had made plans to make good, authentic, LA-style tacos for a while and I finally did it. Now, when I mean good, authentic, LA-style, I mean real tacos. I don't mean tacos slathered in sour cream (though I have no objections to sour cream) or mexican-mix cheese (also love this stuff). I mean tacos with just the good stuff--meat and onions. Now, this may not sound appetizing, but anyone who has been to King Taco or any taco truck knows that is the only way to do it if you want to do it right. It is really a good testament to the idea of simplicity. Why try to mess with/jazz up something that is already so delicious with just it's core ingredients. Of course, at home, I can't help but add a few extra goodies, but I try to stay as true as possible.

Tacos por Eileen:
Ingredients
4 small white corn tortillas
Beef cut into small chunks
Diced onions
Roughly chopped cilantro
Minced garlic
Dash salt
Cayenne Pepper
About a tblspn of oil
optional additions: guacamole, salsa, & Tapatio hot sauce

Procedure
Warm up/toast tortillas on a pan, both sides
Combine onions and cilantro
In pan, heat oil on medium-high
Add garlic
Stir until browning
Add beef
Constantly stir to prevent burning and sticking
Add salt and dash of cayenne pepper
Cook fully

Combine tacos in whichever way desired
I usually go meat, onions, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, EAT!