Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil, prepared
- 1 c Yellow onion, chopped
- 16 oz Ground beef, lean
- 2 tsp Taco seasoning, prepared
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, divided
- 1 EA Salsa, 12 oz jar (approx. 1 1/2 c)
- 12 EA Taco shells
- 2 c Lettuce, fresh, shredded
- 2 c Mexican cheese blend, prepared
- 3/4 c Tomatoes, fresh, diced
- 16 oz Traditional Guacamole
- Traditional Guacamole
- 4 EA Avocados From Mexico, whole, fresh
- 2 Tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp White onion, chopped fine
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Jalapeño peppers, no seeds, chopped fine
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped fine
Instructions
- Traditional Guacamole
- Remove stem and cut avocado in half from top to bottom.
- Twist one half of the avocado and pull two halves apart.
- Remove pit and scoop out the pulp from the avocado into a large bowl.
- Gently mash the avocados with lime juice and salt.
- Gently fold in onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro and transfer to serving dish.
- Garnish guacamole with cilantro or favorite topping and serve as needed.
- Crispy Beef Tacos with Guacamole
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium low heat.
- Add onion and sauté until soft, approx. 5 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the onion and set aside.
- Add beef to onion mixture in skillet, stirring continuously until browned for appox. 10 minutes.
- Break up large chunks of meat while stirring and spoon off any fat from the pan.
- Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 tsp salt; cook for one minute longer.
- Add salsa to meet and stir until hot and thickened, approx. 5 minutes.
- On a working surface, lay taco shells down and evenly distribute lettuce, beef mixture, and cheese. Reserve a few tablespoons of cheese for topping.
- Top with tomatoes and guacamole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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