Beef Tacos

Tacos are always a favorite at our house. Simple and packed with rich flavors. These are great during the week as they go together really quickly.

Ingredients

Ground chuck 2.5 - 3 lbs.
Tomato - 1 large
Onion - 1 medium chopped
Cilantro - 3/4 cup chopped
Cumin 1 tsp
Chili powder - 2 TBSP
Mexican spice -1tsp
Salsa -jarred -1 cup
Grated cheese - 1 cup

Tortilla shells - 12

Oil 

Preparation
In a 10 inch frying pan brown your ground meat. When it about 3/4 of the way cooked, light brown with some pink still present drain off some of the grease.

Add your spices to the meat and mix well. At this point I like to add about 3/4 of a cup of jarred salsa and finish cooking. 

While your meat is cooking chop your onions, tomato, and cilantro. Plate those to serve as your toppings. Plate your grated cheese and the remainder of your salsa. 

In a separate frying pan coat with oil and lightly fry your tortilla shells. For tonight I used corn tortilla's but you can use any type. The carb friendly shells work just as well and have a nice light crispness when fried.

Serving

Spoon your meat into a shallow bowl next to your toppings and let your family and friends add the toppings of their liking. 

Some nice sides to add black beans and a spanish style rice.

Other great toppings you may enjoy might be guacamole, sour cream, fresh jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, or queso. Really anything goes. 

This recipe serves 6-8.

Pair with a nice cold beverage and enjoy. 

Enjoy!