Taco recipe

by Raphael Aguilar

Tacos are The staple food when visiting Mexico and for good reason. It is a food that much like the hamburger is easily custamizable to anyone's taste. This particular recipe will be about makeing ground beef tacos that you will surely enjoy. You can use any shredded, melty cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or mozzarella. I like using a Mexican blend because you get a mix of everything. I opt for pre-shredded cheese because it’s one less step, but if you prefer to grate the cheese yourself, that works.

Ingrediants

Servings: 1 person

  • 1 lb ground beef 70-80% lean
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano optional
  • 1/4 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 white tortillas
  • 1/2 cup oil avocado or vegetable

Instructions

  • Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef. Break the beef up with a wooden spoon while cooking. Cook the ground beef fully, until browned and no longer pink.
  • Drain: Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Then return to the stove and reduce the heat to low.
  • Season: Add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Stir together until the meat is coated in the sauce.
  • Simmer: Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Fry Tortillas: Pour 1/2 cup oil in a medium size skillet, heat over medium high heat. Carefully dip a tortilla, if the oil sizzles and bubbles then it's hot enough. Gently lay the tortilla in the oil and fry each side for about 30 seconds, just enough to give some color and add some crispness.
  • Shape Tortillas: Remove the tortilla to a paper towel to absorb oil, and carefully fold the tortilla over to create a taco shape. I do this with my tongs, or two forks, whatever I'm using to lay the tortillas in the oil and remove them.
  • Toppings: Fill the tortillas with the ground beef taco meat and add desired toppings.

There you have it! Great ground beef tacos that you can share with anyone, and ones that will thouroughly impress those who eat it! Buen Provecho!

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg