INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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Butter, for frying
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8 corn tortillas
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12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
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Shredded lettuce, for serving
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Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
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5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
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3 jalapeno peppers
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1/2 large (or 1 small) yellow onion
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1 bunch fresh cilantro
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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Kosher salt