open face taco sandwich

[Kitchen Witch]

Ground round, skillet fried in a bit of olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, drained; added water and my taco seasoning mix. Spooned over toasted split French bread, lined with chopped lettuce, tomato and onion (meat on top of this), sprinkled with black sliced olives, topped with shredded Cheddar and Monterey jack and set in the broiled to melt the cheeses a bit. Top with salsa and served open-faced.

Side spinach salad - fresh spinach leaves, red onion, fresh sliced baby bella (portabella mushrooms), red wine vinegar (no olive oil in today's salad!), salt and cracked black pepper and sprinkled with bacon bits (didn't feel like frying bacon today!)

[rhodry69]

what is your taco seasoning mix? thought i had it but am unable to find it.

thx,

rho

[Kitchen Witch]

1 Tablespoon Flour
1 Teaspoon Chili powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Minced onion
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 Teaspoon Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Ground oregano

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. To prepare the
meat filling for the tacos as described on the original package
instructions: "In large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef until
crumbly; drain fat. Add spices & seasonings and 2/3 cup water; mix
thoroughly. Bring to a boil: reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered,
7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon meat filling into
warmed taco shells or tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, grated
cheddar cheese and chopped tomato. Use fresh salsa and guacamole
if desired.

OR:

basic recipe:
* ; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* ; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* ; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* ; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* ; 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* ; Salt to taste
* ; Black pepper to taste
* ; Cayenne pepper to taste

Makes about 1 tablespoon, enough to season 1 pound ground beef.

[rhodry69]

thank you very much.

rho