Cousin Linda's Taco & Burrito Meat

This is a nice mixture of meat and vegetables

that is tasty in tacos and burritos.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (15%)

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium celery stalks, diced

1 1/2 medium potatoes, diced

1 carrot, diced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

3/4 cup water

small flour tortillas and/or corn tortillas

2 cups finely grated cheese

chopped lettuce

chopped tomatoes

Method:

Brown the meat together with the onion and minced garlic. Stir the meat so that it crumbles into smaller pieces while cooking. Add all of the ingredients, except for the water. Stir to mix. Add the water and stir to blend. Cover and cook until the liquid is reduced. Remove the lid and allow to simmer uncovered. While the meat is cooking, heat tortillas, one at a time, to soften. in an ungreased frying pan. Set aside in a covered pan. Serve the meat mixture with tortillas, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Great for tacos and burritos. Makes lots!

Note: Cousin Linda received this recipe from her good friend Kaye. We had enough filling to serve 15 - 18  people. This mixture could also be used inside of enchiladas.

                                          Cousin Linda and my husband, Greg.