Pete's Tacos

Feeds 4 easily - ready in 10 minutes

We usually use 1/2 the beef and 1 can of lentils and make 2 versions at the same time. Follow the same instruction but use 2 pans. When the onions, peppers and garlic are ready, put 1/2 into the second pan. In pan 1 add the beef and pan 2 add the lentils.


1 lb Lean Ground Beef (Replace with 2 cans of lentils for vegetarian version. You can also use ground chicken or turkey if you prefer)
1 Large Onion - Coarsely chopped
2-3 Cloves Garlic crushed
1 Green Pepper - chopped
Salt
Chili powder or flakes (optional)
Paprika (optional)
Cumin (optional)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
8-10 Taco Shells

Toppings
Cheese - Any kind is ok, I usually use an old cheddar to add kick, but mozzerella, jack or you favorite is fine.
Chopped tomatoes, lettuce, red and/or green peppers, cucumber (basically whatever you like). You need 1 large tomato, 1/3 of a head of lettuce and 1/2 a pepper and cucumber)
Avocado (optional)- Remove peel and pit and crush up with a fork.
Yogurt or Sour Cream (optional) - 1 Cup

In a large sauce or frypan at medium heat (I usually use the good old fashioned cast iron type) heat up olive oil and add Onion, Garlic, Peppers and spices (pinch of salt and about 1 teaspoon of each of the others - but this is all taste (if you are unsure use less than taste when ready, you can always add more!). After about 2 minutes when onions start to soften add beef until cooked (about 5-7 minutes).

In the meantime prepare all the toppings and place on serving dish.
Warm Taco shells at 250 degrees for 5 minutes

When beef is cooked place in strainer over bowl to remove grease. Place in serving bowl.

Put it all on the table and everyone can serve themsleves and enjoy!

We usually serve with a salad on the side, but you could also do a rice side or whatever you prefer.