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homemde tacos
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Homemade Tacos

Author: Jeannie

Ingredients

For the seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For the tacos

  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ½ lb. beef
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sliced tomato
  • Dark greens
  • Taco or cheddar cheese shredded
  • Hard or soft taco shells
  • Juice from one lime
  • Taco Sauce optional

Instructions

For the seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
  • Use 2 teaspoons of seasoning and 1/2 cup water for each pound of meat.
  • Refrigerate any remaining leftover seasoning in air tight container.

For the tacos

  • Cook beef in skillet on medium heat until browned.
  • Drain the meat.
  • Add in the taco seasoning and water.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer.
  • Slice up tomato and chop cilantro.
  • Place meat on taco shell and drizzle with lime juice.
  • Add cheese, cilantro, tomato and greens.
  • Drizzle with taco sauce, optional.