beef tacos

How To Make beef tacos

• Step 1
  PREPARING THE MEAT Cook the beef in a large skillet (10" or larger) until it browns. Add the onion and garlic until they are transluscent, now add the spices until they are integrated into the meat, then render the fat. Add a little water to keep the meat moist and saucy. Simmer on low for about a half hour. While the meat is cooking, chop the filling for your tacos and grate the cheese(s).
• Step 2
  TACO FILLING (add what you like) shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes chopped onions cilantro grated Monterey Jack cheese (you can use any Mexican cheese or Cheddar with Jack cheese - whatever you like)
• Step 3
  PREPARING TACOS FOR FRYING Heat tortillas on stove burners (one at a time on medium heat, use tongs to flip them until they are pliable [so they won't tear in the next step], use as many burners as you can). Now, add a small portion of taco meat to each warmed tortilla, fold in half to form the taco, and secure the tortilla with toothpicks around the edges (helps keep the meat inside the taco during the frying process). You are ready to fry them. Set as many tacos, that will fit in the pan, in the hot oil and turn them (with your tongs) frequently until golden. Remove tacos from the skillet to a plate and use paper towels to blot out the oil (careful they are very hot). Now add your filling and enjoy.
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