South of the Border Beef Tacos

By EdieK

Pass the toppings and let everyone create his or her own taco. It's a tasty and easy meal that's fun to eat.

Ingredients

• Toppings:
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin (optional)
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried red pepper flakes
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 taco shells
• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped sweet green pepper
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Shredded Canadian Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

In large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes; cook until tender, about 5 min.

Stir in milk and tomato paste, mixing well; simmer for 5 to 10 min or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into serving dish.

Meanwhile, heat taco shells upside down on baking sheet in oven for 3 to 5 min. To serve, spoon beef mixture into each shell and sprinkle with your favourite toppings.