Easy Homemade Tacos

Easy homemade tacos is a family favorite. Quick and easy ground beef tacos, with fresh vegetables and with dried spices to kick it them up a notch.

Ingredients -

Seasoning Mix:
2 teaspoons instant Minced Onion
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced Garlic
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin

Tacos:
1 pound Ground Beef
1/4-1/2 cup Water
Lettuce, shredded
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Onion, chopped
Tomatoes, chopped
Soft and/or Hard Taco Shells
Hot or Mild Sauce, bottled (optional)

Preparation:

1. In small bowl, combine seasoning mix ingredients.

2. In a large skillet or saute pan, brown ground beef.

3. Drain fat off beef, remove as much as possible.

4. Add seasoning mix and water.

5. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low and simmer 20 minutes. Add water, if necessary.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Serve on soft or hard taco shells with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese.

Cooking Tip

Ground Beef Tacos

To drain ground beef, pour off excess fat and remove ground beef from pan onto paper towels to soak up any remaining liquid.

Cooking Tip

Mexican Cheese

Check out the large variety of mexican cheeses at your supermarket. Mexican cheeses have extra spices and flavors that will enhance your tacos and mexican cuisine.