Subj : Sandwich was:Blueberries
To   : Ben Collver
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Mar 14 2025 05:23:00

-=> Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> make my throat slam shut. And I don't appreciate some bozo blowing a
 DD> trumpet in my ear whilst I'm trying to eat or talk to my companion(s).

 BC> Hear hear ;)

 BC> The only place i ever ordered a torta was a Mexican food truck in
 BC> Eugene on a winter day.  They had a covered patio with a picnic table
 BC> and a portable heater.  Good thing too as it was a cold, rainy day.

My local Mexican food truck has two trucks. one is permanently parked
w/covered patio and tables and the other is mobile. They have recently
bought a closed Checker's/Rally's location and are doing a booming drive
through business. I'm a bit iffy as they've redecorated the outside of
the building with Dia de los Muertos themes. I'm not entirely sure I 
want to patronise a restaurant with a dead people theme.

 BC> I'll put it on my to-do list to make some at home.

 DD>       Title: Cola-Chipotle Pork Tortas

 BC> Nice...  Here's a recipe for Torta de Jamon

 BC> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

 BC>       Title: Torta De Jamon (Mexican Ham Sandwich)
 BC>  Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
 BC>       Yield: 4 Servings

My favourite grabbit and go Mexican place in uabashedly not really an
authentic Mexican venue. Called Taco Gringo, it's been here for thirty
or more years and has grownn into a mini-chain with six stores.

My favourite order from there is ntheir chalupa - which comes as a full
chalupa or a Jr. Chalupa. Ond day, after eating the Junior version for
years I decided to be a sport and get the "big" gun. The difference?
Three bucks. Other than the $3 price difference they were the same.

I've made it at home - but for some reason the Tqco Gringo version is
more satisfying (and less hassle)

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Loaded Beef Chalupas
 Categories: Beef, Breads, Vegetables, Greens, Chilies
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4    (10") flour tortillas
      3 tb Olive oil; divided
      1 c  Diced onion; or more
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      1 lb Lean ground beef
      1 oz Env taco seasoning
    1/2 c  Sour cream
      2 c  Shredded lettuce
 14 1/2 oz Diced tomatoes w'green
           - chilies; drained
      1 c  Shredded Mexican cheese
           - blend or Cheddar
 
  In large skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tb oil. Add
  onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to
  4 minutes or until softened. Add beef and taco
  seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up
  beef, for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is starting to
  brown.
  
  Fry the tortillas in remaing oil until crisped to your
  liking. Put on plates.
  
  Divide beef mixture among tortillas and top with sour
  cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
  
  If desired, load up chalupas as well with guacamole,
  pickled jalapeno pepper slices, sliced pitted olives and
  hot sauce.
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
 
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