Italian Beef Tacos with Hott Brands Sauce and Giardiniera

#### Ingredients:

- 1 lb Italian beef, thinly sliced

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 onion, thinly sliced

- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for extra heat)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon chili powder

- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- 8 small flour or corn tortillas

- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

- 1 cup Hott Brands Giardiniera, chopped

- Hott Brands Hott Sauce, to taste

- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

- Lime wedges (for serving)

#### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Italian Beef:**

   - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

   - Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

   - Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

   - Add the Italian beef to the skillet and cook until heated through.

   - Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

2. **Warm the Tortillas:**

   - While the beef is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds until soft.

3. **Assemble the Tacos:**

   - Place a generous portion of the Italian beef mixture onto each tortilla.

   - Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef.

   - Add a spoonful of Hott Brands Giardiniera on top.

   - Drizzle Hott Brands Hott Sauce over the filling according to your spice preference.

4. **Garnish and Serve:**

   - Garnish the tacos with fresh cilantro.

   - Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Enjoy your Italian Beef Tacos with a spicy Mexican twist!