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Quick Mexican tacos

Tacos rate high in the list for best liked Mexican food. A taco kit with ready made seasoning and prepared taco shells can be your introduction to Mexican food.

Ingredients

1 pound beef (ground or minced)
1 package seasoning (taco seasoning)
2⁄3 cup water
1 can refried beans (16 oz can)
1 1⁄2 cups cheese (shredded, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack)
1 1⁄2 cups lettuce (chopped)
1 1⁄2 cups tomato (chopped tomatoes)
1⁄2 cup scallion (or green onions, chopped)
1 cup sour cream (or lightly whipped cream)
1 cup salsa (Mexican salsa)

Instructions

Pre-heat ovet at at 350º F (180º C)

Cook ground beef in a pan together with taco seasoning and water, follow directions on the packet.

Warm taco shells in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Spoon refried beans into a serving bowl. Arrange the shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, tomatoes and onions in separate bowls.

Fill a taco shell starting with your choice of beans or meat, add cheese and vegetables. Top with salsa and sour cream.

Total time
20 minutes
Cooking time 0 minutes
Preparation time 20 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Notes

Taco shells are Mexican tortillas fried and folded. They come ready to fill in taco kits.

If you are not a big fan of canned food and have the time, make authentic refried beans.

Source

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