Hosting a Venezuelan Taco Night
Creating a Venezuelan Taco Night at home is a fun way to enjoy tacos with a unique twist, blending Mexican roots with Venezuelan flavors to create a memorable culinary experience. Below is a guide to preparing tacos Venezuelan-style, based on common traditions and recipes.
Ingredients
- For a group of four adults plus leftovers:
- Taco Shells and Tortillas: 6 soft and 6 hard tacos Old El Paso brand is a favorite.
- Tortilla Chips: 1 or 2 bags.
- Vegetables: ½ romaine lettuce chopped, 4 tomatoes (diced).
- Cheese: 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend Sorrento brand is commonly used.
- Condiments: 1 cup sour cream.
For the Taco Beef:
- 2 lbs ground beef.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce.
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
- 1 tbsp adobo seasoning.
- 2 packets of Old El Paso taco seasoning.
Sauces:
- Guasacaca a Venezuelan avocado-based sauce.
- Salsa verde.
- Fresh salsa.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Marinate the Beef: Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and adobo seasoning with the ground beef. Let it sit while preparing the vegetables.
- Prepare Sauces: Make guasacaca, salsa verde, and fresh salsa ahead of time and refrigerate.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef, drain excess oils, and add taco seasoning as per the package instructions.
- Prepare the Toppings: Chop lettuce and tomatoes, and refrigerate along with sour cream and cheese until ready to serve.
- Heat the Tacos: Heat hard tacos in a toaster oven at a low setting for 2 minutes. Warm soft tacos on a pan for 1 minute each or microwave them together for 1-2 minutes.
- Set Up the Table: Arrange all components buffet-style and enjoy!
Notes
Add a Venezuelan Twist
Make the meal more authentic by pairing tacos with Venezuelan arepas or playing traditional games like Monopoly or Telefunken (a Venezuelan card game) during dinner.