Quick & Tasty Ground Beef Tacos
Servings: 6
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 – 92/8 lean point)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
18 tortillas and/or taco shells
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 cups shredded lettuce
optional additional toppings (jalapenos, avocado, sour cream, etc)
Directions
1. In a dutch oven or large pan cook the beef, onions, and peppers over medium heat breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon or spatula until beef is browned, about 7 minutes.
2. Stir in the water and seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated or your desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
3. Fill your tortillas or shells with the beef, cheese, lettuce and any other of your favorite taco toppings.
2. Stir in the water and seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated or your desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
3. Fill your tortillas or shells with the beef, cheese, lettuce and any other of your favorite taco toppings.
