One of my favorite recipes, this will be perfect for Cinco de Mayo! I love these authentic tacos and the salsa is so very yummy! This a Taste of Home recipe from Catherine Gibbs of Maryland. The girl knows her Mexican Food!
Salsa:
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) sliced jalapeño peppers, undrained
1 small onion quartered
1 tsp. garlic salt
Tacos:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
In a blender or food processor, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and pulse until salsa reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt.
In another skillet, heat oil. Fry tortillas just until softened; drain on paper towels. Fill tortillas with beef; sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. In an ungreased skillet, fry tortillas on both sides until crisp. Serve with lettuce and salsa.
Yield: 12 tacos.