Beef Tacos

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat setting. If desired, add half the onions now and brown with the ground beef. Drain any excess fat and add the taco seasoning mix, making sure to blend well. To prepare and serve the tacos, simply place a layer of the meat in the bottom of the tortilla, cover with a layer of cheese, a few diced tomatoes, lettuce, and raw diced onion as desired. Serve with optional garnishes or enjoy as is. Kitchen Staff Tip: Looking for a Chili Con Queso thats easy to prepare and serve? Try sauteing about 1/2 cup of minced onions with 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, 4-ounces of green chilies and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes, then start adding 1/2 pound of cubed cheddar cheese to the mixture a few pieces at a time, melting and stirring as you go. Pour the prepared queso into a chafing dish or fondue pot to keep warm while serving with plain tortilla chips. You can add a little milk to the mixture if its too thick. Dip the chips and enjoy. Posted to dailyrecipe@recipe-a-day.com by Recipe-a-Day <recipe-a-day@bignetwork.com> on May 5, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.