Machaca is dried, shredded beef that rehydrates instantly. We made it in Part 9a (see that recipe) and dehydrated it in a $40 food dehydrator.
The 2 PM hunger lull. The ridge where the wind picks up. The moment you realize you’re 4 miles from the car with nothing but trail mix crumbs.
You might ask, why skip 9a? Because 9a relied on "walking tacos" (crushing chips into a bag). That is amateur hour. The Adventurous Couple does not eat out of a bag unless it is a dire emergency. the adventurous couple version tacos part 9b portable
To make our Portable Version Tacos, simply:
Welcome back, trail taco hunters.
Wipe your skillet clean with a tortilla or biodegradable paper towel before washing. This keeps food oils out of local water sources.
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Use a pocket knife to shave fine curls of hard cotija directly over the mix.
Blend into a paste. It won't run. It won't separate. You can squeeze it upside down. The ridge where the wind picks up
If using fresh limes, pack the rinds in a sealed trash bag. They do not decompose quickly in arid or alpine environments.
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