Beef Taco

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup water

12 taco shells –

Method of Preparation

Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper to the meat. Stir well. Cook until the meat is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until some of the liquid evaporates but the meat mixture is still a little saucy. Remove from the heat.

Warm the taco shells according to their package directions.

Fill the taco shells with 2 heaping tablespoons of taco meat. Top with desired taco toppings: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, taco sauce, sour cream, guacamole, etc.