Thursday, December 19, 2013

Simply Delicious Tacos

Dinner should be quick, simple and delicious.   Most of all it should have all of the right ingredients, not something you won't be able to pronounce, much less find at your neighborhood supermarket.  Not only are these Simply Delicious Tacos on the table quick you'll find everything you need right in the kitchen pantry.  The combination of rice, ranch style beans, ground meat and chili powder made for a wonderful flavor.  Next time you want a quick meal on the table you might want to give these warm and zesty yummies a try.  This will make 12 to 16 tacos.
 
1 1/2 LB Ground Beef
1 Cups White Rice
2 Cups Pico De Gallo
1 Cup Chili Powder
1 TBS Salt
1TBS Pepper
2 Cups Cold Water
2 Cups Diced and Cubed American Cheese
1 Can Ranch Style Beans
1 PKG 16 Count Flour Tortillas
Optional toppings:
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Diced Jalapeno
Avocado
 
Brown meat in a large skillet until no pink is visible.  Do not drain.  Stir in rice for three minutes, or until it becomes slight softened.  Add Pico De Gallo, Chili Powder, salt, pepper and water.  Cover skillet and allow mixture to simmer for 20 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until rice is completely done.  Toss in cheese stirring constantly until completely melted.  Stir in beans and cover skillet  for an additional 5 minutes.  Remove skillet from heat.

 Warm Tortillas on a hot griddle turning each after a minute or when tortilla begins to bubble in the middle. Fill with meat mixture and add your favorite toppings.