Texas Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 12 taco shells or soft 6-inch diameter corn tortillas
• shredded lettuce
• grated cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh tomato
• purchased salsa

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add cumin and stir 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add ground beef and cook until brown, breaking up beef with back of fork, about 10 minutes. Spoon off any fat from pan.

5. 5

   Add tomato sauce, raisins, and pecans and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix in chopped cilantro.

7. 7

   Season filling to taste with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Spoon 1/4 cup filling into each taco shell or spoon 1/4 cup filling onto each tortilla and roll up.

9. 9

   Serve, passing lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa separately as garnishes.