Tacos

Ingredients

• 12 taco shells
• 1 pound ground beef or ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers, drained
• to 2 teaspoons chili powder
• Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. Heat taco shells according to package directions.
2. For filling, in a large skillet cook meat, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in chili peppers; chili powder; hot pepper sauce, if desired; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat through.
3. Fill each taco shell with some of meat mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. If desired, serve with taco sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
4. Microwave directions: Heat taco shells according to package directions. In a 1 1/2-quart casserole microwave the meat, onion, and garlic, covered, on 100% power (high) for 4 to 6 minutes or till no pink remains, stirring once. Drain. Stir in chili peppers; chili powder; hot pepper sauce, if desired; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook on high about 1 minute more or till heated through. Serve as above.