Ground Beef Tacos With A Zesty Guacamole

Name: Ground Beef Tacos With A Zesty Guacamole
Ingredients: 2 ripe hass avocados, halved and seeded; 1/4 white onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped finely; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced; 1 lime, juiced, plus more to taste; salt, to taste; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 pound ground beef; dash of chili powder; 3 tablespoon old el paso mexican seasoning; 12 taco shells; 1 head of lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup guacamole (see above); 6 ounce shredded mexican cheese blend; one 16-ounce jar mild salsa, preferably green mountain gringo*

Drew Colbert|Oct. 28, 2011 5:46 pm EST

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Growing up taco night always meant Old El Paso with its distinctive Mexican seasoning and "sauce." People always ask, "How can you improve on something perfect?" Well, I suggest experimenting because you miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take. Potentially, I could create the world's greatest ground beef taco from this week's recipe challenge (likely not). Click here to see the Cozy Comfort Food Recipes story.

Servings

3

Ingredients

2 ripe hass avocados, halved and seeded
1/4 white onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped finely
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
1 lime, juiced, plus more to taste
salt, to taste
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 pound ground beef
dash of chili powder
3 tablespoon old el paso mexican seasoning
12 taco shells
1 head of lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup guacamole (see above)
6 ounce shredded mexican cheese blend
one 16-ounce jar mild salsa, preferably green mountain gringo*

Directions

Slice a checkerboard pattern into the flesh of the avocado without piercing the skin. Then, using a spoon, scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Combine the onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt, to taste. Mash the ingredients together using a fork until you reach the desired consistency (I prefer chunky). Adjust seasoning with additional salt and lime juice (add more lime juice for a zestier guacamole).
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Set a nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, quickly followed by the beef. Using a spatula, break apart the beef, mixing in the onions and tomatoes. As the beef begins to sweat, add the chili powder, and mix well. Once the beef is browned, add the Old El Paso Mexican seasoning. After the meat is completely cooked through, keep the skillet warm at a low simmer.
Place the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the shells and assemble the tacos as desired. I prefer to layer my tacos. I start with the chopped lettuce, followed by the guacamole, beef, and then a pinch of cheese and dollop of salsa.
Enjoy this comfort food with a cold cerveza of your choice.