Simple Ground Meat Tacos

With Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, what would be better for a weeknight dinner than some easy tacos? As quick as can be and a fun, tasty treat for the whole family, tacos are perfect. Kids love to create their own food and the ingredients in tacos are sure to please and give even finicky eaters a nice selection to choose from.

Simple Ground Meat Tacos

(Serves 4.)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 pound ground beef, chicken or turkey
• 1 small can of chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup salsa

• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Taco shells or tortillas, warmed
• Diced peeled, cored and seeded tomatoes
• Shredded Monterey jack cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• Additional toppings: extra salsa, sour cream, guacamole

Simple Ground Meat Tacos

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions until they begin to soften. Add the ground chuck and cook, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain off the fat.

Add the salsa and stir to mix well. Continue to cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Top each of the taco shells or tortillas with the meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce.

Serve with additional desired toppings.