Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound ground beef or vegetarian substitute, such as Lightlife Plant-Based Ground
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 serrano chile, stemmed and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
• 1 1/2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
• 6 taco shells
• 1 cup Salsa Picante or favorite salsa, optional

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and sear, chopping with a spatula into small pieces until the pink color is gone. Add the garlic and chile and cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Add the salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and a tablespoon of water, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.
2. To assemble the tacos, put 1/4 cup meat mixture, then 1/4 cup each cheese, chopped tomato, and lettuce on each taco shell. Drizzle with salsa if desired.