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Create Your Own Tacos

Cost/Serving: $2.34
Yield: [4 servings] / Serving Size = 2 tacos
Ingredients:
Shell/Tortilla
Taco shells
Corn tortillas
Whole wheat tortillas
Tortilla chips
 
Protein
Lean ground beef or Basic Meat Mix
Ground turkey
Refried beans (or refried black beans)
Cooked black beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
Cooked pinto beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
 
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Onions
Green peppers
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Avocado
 
Extras
Cheese
Sour cream
Taco sauce
Hot sauce
Salsa
Olives
 
Spices
Paprika
Cumin
Chili powder
Red pepper flakes

Directions:
1. Warm taco shells or tortillas in a 350° F oven for 5 minutes.
2. Cook the meat or warm the beans. Stir in spices.
3. Prepare vegetables and extras. (Chop the tomatoes, shred the lettuce, etc.) You may want to lightly sauté some of the vegetables.
4. Let each family member choose from the ingredients available. Choose a shell/tortilla, protein, lots of vegetables, and a little bit of the 'extras.'

Variation: Use tortilla chips and create a taco salad instead of regular tacos.

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