Beefy Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef (95 percent lean)
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup lowfat sour cream (or nonfat plain Greek yogurt with a squirt of fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir beef and onion until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Drain excess oils and transfer to a slow cooker. Stir in beans, salsa, cheddar and serranos. Cover and let simmer until mixture is cooked through and bubbling, 3 to 4 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low. Stir and serve over warmed tortillas; top with tomatoes, lettuce and a dollop of sour cream; garnish with cilantro. Add hot sauce, if desired.
ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, vegetarian refried beans, salsa, cheddar, serrano chiles, corn tortillas, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sauce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/beefy-tacos-388809 (may not work)