Tacos are a quick and easy family dinner, no doubt about it. However, they are just as quick and easy made from scratch rather than with a packet of high in sodium, low on fresh taste packet of seasoning, not to mention you are being charged a premium for that seasoning packet. This is another dish where exact measurements aren't really necessary, just cater to your own individual tastes.
TACOS
Ground Beef, Ground Dark Turkey Meat, or a combination of both
chopped onion
chopped green bell pepper, poblano chilies, or combination
small amount of chipotles or jalapenos chopped fine
garlic, minced or finely chopped
ground cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
tomato sauce
fresh cilantro (optional)
Brown the meat in a sautee or frying pan adding the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a bowl and in same pan sautee the onions and bell peppers or chilies until beginning to soften, (add a little oil if needed). Lightly salt the vegetables while sauteeing. Add the garlic and chipotle or jalapenos and sautee for a couple more minutes. Return the browned meat to the pan along with a can of tomato sauce, (more or less depending on the amount of meat and vegetables). Simmer over low heat until most of the sauce has been absorbed. Taste along the way and add more seasonings if necessary. When liquid has been absorbed add a bit of chopped cilantro just before serving if desired. Serve with hard or soft taco shells, iceberg lettuce strips, grated cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, black olives, avocadoes, salsa, etc. Trust me, your kids will love them as much, if not more than the from the packet variety.
