Mexican Beef Tacos

Tacos are so easy to make there is no reason to go out for them. Learn how to make beef tacos at home. They taste so much better when you don’t use pre mixes. Serve with seasoned beef, taco shells and desired toppings.


Ingredients


1 lb of ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
lettuce,tomato,cheese for filling
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 packet of taco shells
1 cup of green chili or taco sauce
Cooking Instructions


Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).


Line the oven tray with baking paper and place the taco shells on tray, evenly spread apart. Heat the tacos until hot, for about 5 minutes. You don’t want to brown them.


Saute the ground beef in a hot saucepan until browned. Add the onion and continue to cook until lightly browned.


Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. You can also add some garlic if you like the taste.


Spoon a large tablespoon of meat mixture in each individual taco shell and stuff with lettuce, tomato and cheese.


Pour green chili or taco sauce on top of the beef tacos for some extra flavor.


Serve the tacos immediately while still warm.

Beef chilli hot pot

Just six ingredients is all you need for this speedy, budget-friendly meal!


Ingredients (serves 4)
2 tablespoons Alfa One rice bran oil
600g diced beef
1 brown onion, finely chopped
35g packet chilli seasoning
410g can chopped tomatoes
420g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

Method
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cook beef, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining oil in pan. Cook onion, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add seasoning, tomato, beans and 1/4 cup cold water. Return beef to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 40 to 45 minutes or until beef is tender. Serve.
Notes
To serve: We served this dish with flour tortillas and lime wedges. You could also serve it with steamed rice or mashed potato.


To freeze: Cool. Transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Turkey Burger with spicy Remoulade

Cajun Turkey Burgers with Spicy Remoulade
Makes 4 servings


1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
6 tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard or Horseradish Mustard, divided 
6 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 3/4 tsp. salt-free spicy seasoning, divided 
1/4 cup light sour cream 
1 tbsp. drained pickle relish 
2 tsp. chopped capers 
4 small whole wheat rolls, split 


MIX turkey, 4 tbsp. mustard, 4 tbsp. parsley, and 1 1/2 tsp. spicy seasoning in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2-inch thick. 


2 1 COMBINE sour cream, remaining 2 tbsp. mustard and 2 tbsp. parsley, relish, capers and remaining 1/4 tsp. spicy seasoning in small bowl. 


3 1 GRILL burgers over medium-high heat for 12 min. or until no longer pink in center, turning once. Serve on rolls with spicy remoulade.