South (Holly) Beach Quick Tasso Tacos

2 servings Prep: 5 m Cook: 3 m Total: 8 m Beginner
5.0/5 (1)
This South Beach friendly soft taco recipe is low carb and quick to make with spicy tasso, melted cheddar, and fresh veggies. A Nouveau Cajun dish for all you Cajuns following a low-carb lifestyle—ready in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • 1 piece tasso
  • 2 small low-carb wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, cubed
  • 1/2 purple onion, cubed

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Defrost tasso in double boiler if necessary.
  2. Thinly slice tasso and place on tortillas.
  3. Cover the tasso in cheese and place in toaster oven until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from toaster oven. Add lettuce, tomato, and onion. Fold in half. Enjoy!

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Can I use regular tortillas instead of low-carb ones?

A: Absolutely! The recipe works just fine with regular flour or corn tortillas if you're not following a low-carb diet.

Q: My cheese isn't melting in the toaster oven.

A: Make sure your toaster oven is preheated and set to the broil setting if available. Watch it closely—cheese should melt in 2-3 minutes.

Tips and Techniques

Tasso is very flavorful and salty, so you won’t need to add extra seasoning. If you can’t find tasso, substitute with andouille sausage or spicy ham, though the flavor won’t be quite as authentic.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • tasso: andouille sausage or spicy ham
  • low-carb wheat tortillas: regular flour or corn tortillas
  • cheddar cheese: pepper jack or Monterey Jack

Equipment Needed

  • toaster oven
  • knife
  • cutting board

Historical Context

The playful name ‘South (Holly) Beach’ is a nod to Holly Beach, Louisiana—known as the ‘Cajun Riviera’—while also referencing the South Beach Diet that was popular in the early 2000s when this recipe was created.