I almost hesitated to post this meal on the blog because it's so simple, but I also thought that there is value in sharing a quick meal that can be easily completed in 30 minutes or less. While my recipe calls for a homemade taco seasoning mix, you could very easily substitute the packets of seasoning sold in supermarkets and your time in the kitchen would be even less.
Ingredients
1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, pork, chicken)
1 package pico de gallo (sold in most grocery stores pre made)
2.5 T chili powder
1 T cumin
2 t garlic powder
1.5 t onion powder
1/4 t cayenne
1 T paprika
1/4 t crushed black pepper
1 avocado
1/2 lime
1/4 t garlic salt
Instructions
Combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and black pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Place the ground meat (I used ground turkey) in a large skillet over medium high heat and begin to brown.
After the meat has begun to brown, but before it is browned completely, add 3/4 cup premade pico de gallo.
Continue to saute until the meat is cooked through and the onions are soft.
Add 3 tablespoons of the spice mix to the meat. Store the rest in an air tight container for future use.
Add 1 cup of water and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil and cook until most of the liquid has been cooked off, about 5-10 minutes.
While the taco meat is simmering, make the guacamole. Scoop the avocado out of its skin and chop into small pieces. Place in a bowl.
Mash with a fork until smooth.
Add 1/4 cup of the remaining pico de gallo to the avocado.
Add 1/4 cup of the remaining pico de gallo to the avocado.
Stir to combine.
Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime into the avocado mixture and stir.
Add about 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and stir.
When taco meat is done place on a small flour tortilla, top with cheese and guacamole and serve.
looks yummy! I personally appreciate the simple and quick recipes :)
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