Mexican Tacos Recipe at MyDish

Mexican Tacos

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Method

  • 1.Heat oil ikn a frying pan. Add meat, with garlic and spices. Brown over a med. heat, stirring frequently to break up any lumps. Season, cook 5mins. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • 2. Warm taco shells according to pkt instructions. Don't let them get too crisp. Spoon lettuce, onion, tomatoes and avocado slices into taco shells. Top with sour cream followed by the minced beef or turkey mixture.

  • 3. Sprinkle grated cheese into tacos and serve immediately. Tacos are eaten with the fingers, so have plenty of paper napkins handy.

    • Tips

    • Stir-fried strips of turkey, chicken or pork are an excellent alternative to the minced beef.

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    Ingredients

    • 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil
    • 250g/9ozs lean minced beef or turkey
    • 2 garlic cloves. crushed
    • 5ml/1tsp Ground cumin
    • 5-10ml/1-2 tsp mild chilli powder
    • 8 ready-made taco shells
    • ½ small iceberg lettuce. shredded
    • 1 small onion thinly sliced
    • 2 tomatoes chopped in chunks
    • 1 avocado. halved. stoned. sliced
    • 60ml/4 tbsp sour cream
    • 125g/4ozs/1 cup grated cheddar cheese
    • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

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    From Complete Comfort Food recipe book, compiled by Bridget Jones (honestly!)

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