Sunday, February 1, 2015

Spicy Beef Tacos

This is a step above tacos made with a package mix and almost as easy. It can be made with beef or try ground lamb or pork for a change.

Ingredients
3 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 meduim)
1 bunch radishes, sliced into half moons
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
3 tsps lime juice
Salt
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced or 2 frozen cubes
1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp chile powder
1/2 tsp chipolte chili powder
1/4 cup beer
1 tsp cider vinegar
8 warm tortillas
Toppings such as cheese, sour cream, guacamole, avocado slices or lime wedges

Directions
1.  Combine cabbage, radishes, cumin, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Add salt to taste.
2.  Sauté beef, garlic and oregano in a large skillet over medium high heat breaking up meat until no pink remains.  Drain excess fat. Add chile powders, beer, vinegar and salt.  Cook until liquid has evaporated about 2-3 minutes.
3.  Set out tortillas and cabbage and any other toppings and let everyone make their own tacos.

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