Beef Tacos
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: St. Louis Post Dispatch- Daniel Neman
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Tex-Mex Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp. chile powder
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. onion powder
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 3/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup water
- chopped sweet onion, for garnish
- shredded cheese, for garnish
- 12 soft corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 2 cups cooked Spanish rice
- fresh cilantro, optional garnish
Directions
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In small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, sa.t and pepper. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. When hot, stir in onion. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until soft. Add ground beef and saute until browned, breaking up climps of meat with a spatula or spoon. Drain fat. Add seasoning mixture and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly evaporated.
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Suggested meal prep: put 1/4 of the beef in each of four containers with a sprinkling of chopped sweet onion, shredded cheese, 3 small tortillas, 1/2 cup cooked black beans and 1/2 cup Spanish rice. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.