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How to make Smoky Chipotle Bacon Tacos with Avocado Salsa — key cooking step

Smoky Chipotle Bacon Tacos with Avocado Salsa

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🌍 Global Flavors & Street Food
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These smoky chipotle bacon tacos are bursting with flavor and topped with a zesty avocado salsa for the perfect bite!


Ingredients

– 8 slices of bacon

– 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 8 small corn tortillas

– 1 ripe avocado, diced

– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

– 1/4 cup chopped red onion

– 1 lime, juiced

– Fresh cilantro, for garnish


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.

2. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

3. 3. Once the bacon is cool, chop it into bite-sized pieces and toss it with the spice mixture.

4. 4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.

5. 5. Assemble the tacos by placing bacon on each tortilla.

6. 6. In another bowl, combine diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro for the salsa.

7. 7. Top each taco with a generous amount of avocado salsa and serve immediately.


Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the tacos.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: tacos, bacon, chipotle, avocado salsa