Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, minced
  • 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour or 1 tablespoon masa harina (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • for tacos and toppings
  • 6 -8 crispy taco shells or 6 -8 flour tortillas, warmed
  • chopped tomato, to taste (optional)
  • shredded iceberg lettuce, to taste (optional)
  • shredded cheddar cheese or colby-monterey jack cheese, to taste (optional)
  • sour cream, to taste (optional)
  • taco sauce or salsa, to taste (optional)

Method

  • Brown beef with onion and garlic, and drain any accumulated fat.
  • Add spices and water, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens (or warms through if not using flour/masa).
  • Serve meat in tacos (warm taco shells in over for 5-7 minutes until they crisp, or warm tortillas briefly in microwave) with toppings of choice.