Its all about the flavor.

So what takes a ho-hum taco to a new level of greatness?

It comes down to theseasoningand flavor of the meat.

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How Do You Get Smokiness Without Smoke?

These simple ingredients are an easy and flavorful way to take yourtaco barto a whole new level.

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What Are Chipotles In Adobo?

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How To Use Chipotles In Adobo For Tacos?

you could keep the chipotles whole or chop them up to mix in with your meat.

This is great when makingshredded chickenor other taco meat in a slow-cooker.

smoked paprika

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For a more paste-like mixture, puree the liquid and peppers together for a smooth texture.

Chipotles in adobo can also be used to flavor veggies for avegetarian-style taco.

A little goes a long way with this flavorful ingredient.

I regularly use smoked paprika in lieu of regular even when a recipe calls for it.

The spice adds the just-right amount of smokiness to any dish from Southern classics to taco recipes.