Ingredients

• 6 corn taco shells
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped (divided use)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® sauce
• 3/4 cup lettuce, shredded
• 6 tablespoons tomato, chopped
• 6 tablespoons sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

1. In a large frying pan, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain well, remove from pan and set aside.
2. Heat oil in pan.  Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook until clear. Add garlic, cook and stir for one minute.
3. Add cooked beef back into pan. Stir in chili powder, pepper, cumin and Tabasco® sauce. Remove from heat and prepare tacos.
4.  Add 1/4 cup meat mixture inside each taco shell. Top with 2 tablespoons lettuce, 1 tablespoon each tomato, cheese and remaining onion.

Helpful hints

• Select cheese that has the word "natural" on the package. Avoid processed cheese due to higher sodium and phosphorus contents.