Krispy Beef Tacos

OK, even if you have never had a minimum wage job making tacos at Taco Bell, you can still please your family with a plate full of spicy goodness from South of the Border.

Ingredients

• 24 Each – Jumbo Corn Taco Shells
• 2 Pounds – Lean Ground Beef 90/10
• 1/2 Cup – Tone’s Taco Seasoning
• 1 1/3 Cup – Water from the Rio Grande River, or your kitchen
• 2 Each – Medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 Head – Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
• 2 Cups – Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 1 Cup –  Cilantro Leaves
• 1 Cup – Sour Cream
• 1 Cup – Sliced Black Olives
• 1 Cup – Salsa

Preparation

1. Brown lean ground beef.
2. Drain excess fat, add water and Tone’s Taco Seasoning.
3. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
4. Build a platter of crispy tacos or set out the ingredients and let everyone build their own.  There may be a future for them at Taco Bell!

Feeds 8 adults and a handful of kids that will tilt their heads to prevent spilling the filling.

Serve with rice, beans, chips, more salsa and guacamole. Ole!