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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I first tried this recipe in my junior high school home economics class some 20 years ago. As an adult, I wrote home for the recipe and have enjoyed it ever since!Katie Dreibelbis, Santa Clara, California Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey or beef |
2 tablespoons chopped onion |
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce |
1 teaspoon white vinegar |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt |
1/4 teaspoon celery salt |
1/4 teaspoon onion salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
dash pepper |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
6 to 8 taco shells |
shredded lettuce |
chopped tomatoes |
sweet-and-sour dressing: |
1 cup miracle whip |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the next 12 ingredients to meat mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost completely reduced, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly; stir in cheese.
2. Place taco shells open end up in a baking pan; place a scoop of meat mixture into each shell. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes until meat is hot and cheese is melted.
3. Sprinkle lettuce and tomatoes over tacos. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; drizzle over tacos. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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