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L.A. Gas Station Tacos

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  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 4 tacos
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Los Angeles's Kogi BBQ truck started the Korean-taco craze. Chef Roy Choi also loves the trashy ingredients (processed cheese! pork rinds!) sold at American gas stat...

  1. Four 5-inch flour tortillas
  2. 1/4 cup prepared bean dip
  3. 4 slices American cheese
  4. 4 thin slices of ham
  5. 1/4 cup jalapeño cheese dip
  6. 1/4 cup crumbled pork rinds
  7. 2 tablespoons shredded beef jerky
  8. 4 pickled jalapeños, sliced (1/4 cup)
  9. 1/2 Red Delicious apple, cut into matchsticks
  10. Hot sauce
  1. On a microwave-safe plate, arrange the tortillas in a single layer. Top with the bean dip, American cheese, ham and cheese dip and microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Top with the pork rinds, jerky, jalapeños, apple and a dash of hot sauce. Fold and eat.

Suggested Pairing

Crisp, refreshing pilsner: North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw.