Legendary beef tacos

  • Preparation 25 min
  • Cooking 20 min
  • Servings 4 to 6
  • Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

  • 10 taco shells with flat bottoms
  • 1 brick (270 g / 9.5 oz) medium-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Olive oil
  • 850 g (1.9 lb / 30 oz) medium-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Hunts tomato sauce with onions and spices
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
  • Curly lettuce, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • Salt and pepper from the mill

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Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a baking dish or sheet, place the taco shells and distribute half the cheese in the bottom of the shells. Place in the oven and bake about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
  • In a large pan heated over medium heat, put the onion, garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes while stirring.
  • Increase to high heat, add the meat then salt and pepper. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until the meat is cooked. Break the meat into pieces. Drain the fat.
  • Lower to medium heat and add the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, salt and pepper then mix. Cook 3 to 4 minutes while stirring.
  • Fill the tacos with the meat mixture, garnish with lettuce and tomato and bury with the remaining cheese.