"TACOS"

With the Lakers vs Spurs games lately, I just had to make tacos for my husband and I to have during the games!

Here is a very simple taco recipe we really enjoy. I do not use the store-bought taco mix for the meat filling, but I use different spices instead. The meat filling here is made of ground beef, but you may use other kinds of ground meat that you prefer. Try this, and you'll love it too!

-CHICHAY

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"TACOS"

What You Need:

taco shells

Meat filling :

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil(I prefer ground chuck)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp of ground cumin
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 1/2 medium-sized bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 1 to 1 1/2 cup of water

Toppings:

• sour cream
• chopped tomatoes and onions (or salsa of your choice)
• shredded lettuce (optional)
• shredded cheddar or asiago cheese (or any cheese you prefer)

How To:
-In a heated large saucepan with olive oil, brown the ground meat and make sure you break the pieces with a wooden spoon, or you can use a potato masher to
make sure the meat will be cooked in big lumps.

-Once the meat is browned, add in the salt, chili power, garlic powder or minced
garlic, cumin, paprika and enough water to cover meat.

-Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.

-Lower the heat and let simmer for about an hour.

-Stir the meat a bit several times while cooking.

-Add onion, bell pepper, stir well, and continue cooking for 20 or 30 minutes
more.

-Layer the fillings and toppings in the taco shell and serve with Cholula hot sauce for a spicy finish!