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Quick Tacos

The spices in the seasoned ground beef and guacamole balance deliciously with the coolness of the tomato and sour cream.

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 tsp. chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt
  • 10 taco shells
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 cup guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for seven minutes or until cooked.
  2. Drain fat from the skillet, and add water, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for five minutes.
  3. Distribute seasoned meat between taco shells.
  4. Spoon tomatoes over ground beef, add guacamole, and top with shredded cheese.
  5. For added flavor, top with sour cream.

Excerpted from The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20-Minute Meals © 2003 by CWL Publishing Enterprises, Inc., John Woods, President. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Used by arrangement with Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

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