Recipe: Taco Meat

TACO MEAT

"Get ready for the raves!"

1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
2/3 can of tomato paste
2 Tbsp chili powder (or to taste)
1 Tbsp cumin (or to taste)
1/2 tsp sugar (don't leave this out, it cuts the acid in the tomato)
Salt to taste
FOR SERVING:
fried corn tortillas
chopped raw onion, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, salsa, sour cream, or anything else you prefer.

In a small amount of oil, saute the onions and garlic until just clear, but not browned.

Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until meat is done, but don't overcook.

Add the tomato paste and mix well. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, sugar, and salt. Let cook an additional 2 minutes.

Place small amount of the meat mixture in the bottom of fried corn tortillas and add chopped raw onion, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, salsa, sour cream, or anything else you prefer.

Source: BelleStarr