Tacos American Style Recipes

Steps:

• Fry ground beef in a frying pan, season with salt, pepper and garlic salt (or powder).
• Drain.
• Chop lettuce and tomatoes; shred cheese.
• Melt shortening in frying pan, fry tortillas one at a time, folding in half like a taco shell.
• When golden brown and crispy, drain upside down, on paper towels.
• Fill tortillas with a few tablespoons of meat.
• Top with lettuce, tomato and cheese.
• Use *KETCHUP* (try it!) or second choice, taco sauce.
• We eat these alone, or with refried beans either in the taco-- or on the side.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened., Spoon beef mixture into taco shells. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, then stir in the onion. Cook until meat is no longer pink, and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease, and gently stir in the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro into a blender. Squeeze avocados out of their skins into the blender. Process until smooth.
• Heat tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible. Spoon on some of the meat mixture, and top with the sauce. Roll up, and enjoy.