Tacos

tacos on plate

Makes 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 taco

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded low-fat Monterey Jack or taco cheese
  • 1 cup dark green lettuce, washed and shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands and surfaces.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion. Drain liquid.
  3. Stir in the spices.
  4. Heat taco shells according to package directions.
  5. Spoon taco mix into shells, dividing between 12 shells.
  6. Top with shredded cheese and lettuce.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

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