Tacos: for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians

Dreamer in Ontario's Note:

This is the way I prepare tacos when cooking for my meat eating DH and my vegetarian DD. Sometimes this is served with taco shells and sometimes with flour tortillas.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 15 tacos

• 1 lb lean ground beef (omit if serving vegetarians only)
• 1 (30 g) package taco seasoning mix , plus 1 cup water (omit if serving vegetarians only.)
• 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (vegetarian)
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups head lettuce , shredded
• 2 medium tomatoes , diced
• 1 medium red onion , cut into slivers (optional)
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 medium cheddar cheese , grated
• ¾ cup low-fat sour cream (optional)
• 15 -20 taco shells , warmed

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in skillet and drain.
2. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1 cup water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. While beef mixture is simmering, combine 1/4 cup of salsa into the refried beans (may skip this step if you prefer).
5. Heat beans in small saucepan.
6. Arrange beef, beans and remaining ingredients in serving dishes and platters.
7. Allow diners to assemble tacos as desired.

Reviews

[Boomette]

The beef is really yummy with the taco seasoning (I made it with recipe#1171) I omitted the refried beans. In mine I used green lettuce, diced red bell pepper, shredded cheese and sour cream. I used a tortilla. My boyfriend added salsa to his. Thanks Dreamer :) Made for Newest Zaar tag

[Chef #1250909]

You could also add TVP instead of the meat. 1 cup dry to one cup 3/4 water. Wait 10 minutes then continue with rest of recipe as is.

[OceanLuvinGranny]

The flavors in this are yummy. But, be careful and make sure you use "vegetarian re-fried beans" if you are doing a vegetarian version because the regular ones have lard in them. This was very good!