Ingredients

  • 6 lb. cheap ground beef or 5 lb. good ground beef
  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. minced garlic (dry)
  • 1 small potato, shredded
  • 4 tsp. each soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper (substitute 1 1/4 tsp. black pepper)
  • 3/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. Adolph's seasoned meat tenderizer

Method

  • Separate meat so it is loose and brown in an uncovered deep 5-quart pot.
  • When browning is completed, drain juices into bowl. Put meat back into pot and add 5 to 6 teaspoons juices, discarding the rest.
  • Add all ingredients.
  • Mix well and, covering pot, cook over lowest heat possible, for 5 or more hours, stirring about 30 minutes.
  • After 4 hours, taste occasionally, and add more of whatever ingredients you want to highlight.
  • You should be aware however, that the longer you cook the mixture, the better the flavor develops and adding more of an ingredient is rarely needed. When done, put about 1 serving spoon of meat in each taco shell and top with whatever degree of "hot" taco sauce you desire.
  • I personally prefer a mild taco sauce such as La Victoria chili dip along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese or anything else you prefer.
  • If any meat is leftover, it may be frozen.
  • Makes 3 large tacos.