Monday, March 16, 2009

Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Mexican Taco

This recipe is included in my Cinco de Mayo recipes list. Mexican Taco is very easy to prepare. You'll just have to saute, heat and arrange! Here is the recipe numero uno for Cinco de Mayo!

cinco de mayo recipe:taco photo

Mexican Taco


Ingredients:
  • 4 large taco shells
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3/4 lb. extra lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder, divided
  • 1/2 cup home-made or store-bought salsa
  • 2 Tbsp. Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups torn salad greens
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese(can be substituted with cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Procedure:
  1. On a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat, saute onion in oil.
  2. Add meat and chili powder stirring occasionally until brown.
  3. Add salsa; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Set Aside.
  4. On a nonstick griddle, heat taco shells.
  5. Spoon 1/4 cup of salad greens on each shell, top with a quarter of the meat mixture, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!