Mexican Recipes

Supreme Taco Recipe

Ingredients:
* 1 pound Ground beef (you may substitute chicken, chopped)
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (leave out if you do not want spicy)
* 1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* 1 Clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 package Taco shells (jumbo size)

Directions
1. In a skillet, on medium heat, brown the beef 2 minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook until onion is tender. Pour off grease.
3. Add 1/2 cup water, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cayenne powder.
4. Reduce heat, bring to a slow simmer, add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Continue to simmer until liquid is reduced to just a few spoonfuls.

Here's the secret to great tacos! This takes a little practice but is not difficult. The taco shells must be heated to just the right temperature. When heated properly, the shells will be crunchy like saltine crackers (tender and crumbly, but still firm) Here's how..

* While simmering the meat mixture in step 5 above, place taco shells in oven, heated to 300 degrees (F).
* Very important!! You must watch the color of the shells closely. Heat shells until they begin to turn brown.
* Remove shells from oven and immediately place a heaping tablespoon or 2 of meat mixture in each shell. Spread shredded cheese on hot meat and serve hot.

At the table, provide the following toppings that each guest can add as they desire:
1. additional shredded cheese
2. chopped onions
3. chopped lettuce
4. chopped tomato
5. green chili sauce
6. taco sauce
7. sour cream
8. guacamole

Now that's a Supreme Taco!