Gourmet Cookie Bouquets Recipe Blog

There are none of our famous cookie bouquets involved in the following recipe, but you can always have them for dessert! Enjoy!

For the sauce

• 3 or 5 ripe tomatoes, organic if possible, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

For the ground beef

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the garnishes

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, organic if possible, chopped
• 3 cups shredded romain lettuce
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

For the tacos

• 1 dozen corn tortillas
• Oil for frying

1. To make the sauce: Simmer the tomatoes, onion, cider vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt, and cayenne in a medium saucepan over low heat until the tomatoes and onions are soft. Remove from heat.
2. While sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat and add salt.
3. To prepare the garnishes: Arrange the avocado, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and shredded romain on a plate, or place in individual bowls.
4. To make the tacos: Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a small skillet. Fry the tortillas for 1 to 2 minutes, turning once.
5. Drain the tortillas on paper towels and fold over to form a taco shell.
6. To assemble the tacos: Place the cheese, meat, and sauce in the taco shells and add garnishes.

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