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Southwestern Beef Tacos
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Preparation time: 20 min. |
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Cooking time: 15 min. |
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Ideal condiment: refried beans and
E's salsa |
Shopping List
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Ground beef, bell pepper, flour tortillas, avocado, E's
salsa or store bought salsa, sour cream |
Food items that are probably in your frig!
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Onion, oil, garlic, |
Ingredients
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8 (6-inch) flour tortillas |
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1 medium avocado |
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
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1 clove garlic, minced |
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1 pound lean ground beef |
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1 medium onion, cut into wedges |
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1 green bell pepper, cut into strips |
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2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup prepared salsa |
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1/2 cup sour cream |
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Serves 4 |
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350'F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Place in
oven to warm, about 5 minutes. Peel avocado and cut into wedges. Place
wedges on a small plate; cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; sauté' for 1 minute. Add beef. Cook until brown and crumbly,
about 5 minutes; drain fat. Add onion and bell pepper.
Step 3
Stir-fry beef mixture for 5 minutes or until vegetables
are crisp-tender. Add 2/3 cup salsa to skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute
longer.
Step 4
Divide beef mixture evenly among tortillas. Fold each
tortilla over and place on serving platter. Top with some avocado,
sour-cream and remaining salsa.
Desfrute su comida! www.SouthwestCuisine.com
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Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
Need quick meals for the nights you work late? Double
the ground beef mixture; freeze in an air tight container for up to 1
month. |
Money Savers
Turn leftover avocados into a tasty salad dressing.
Place avocado wedges in a blender with 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing per
avocado half. Pulse until smooth. Pour over crisp salad greens. |
Serving Variation
Top tacos with shredded Cheddar cheese and guacamole for a
company-special dinner. |
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