Fresh Tacos
Fresh tacos are amazing and fun to make. Whether you make your tortillas from scratch or not, tacos are always a great idea for dinner!
Ingredients
1 pound ground hamburger
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp chipotle pepper powder
2 tbsp freshly chopped oregano
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2-3 tomatoes, diced
Taco shells or homemade tortillas
Freshly made salsa
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce to taste
Fresh Corn Tortillas:
2 cups Maseca
1 3/4 cups hot water
1 tsp salt
Instructions
1
Add the hamburger to a sauté pan along with the cumin, chili powder, chipotle pepper powder and freshly chopped oregano. Sauté until cooked.
2
Add the tomato sauce and continue cooking until the sauce has cooked down and liquid has evaporated. Remove form the heat, salt and pepper to taste.
3
To make fresh corn tortillas: Add the Maseca to the food processor with the dough blade attached. Add 1 3/4 cups hot water and salt. Pulse together until combine.
4
Divide into 12 equal portion balls, roll out into round 6 inch rounds, look them on a skillet until they are browned on each side (about 3-4 minutes each side).
5
To assemble the tacos, add about 2 tbsp of the cooked hamburger mixture, followed by shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and a dollop of fresh salsa on top.
6
If you like, add hot sauce to taste, serve and enjoy!
