Tacos

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Ingredients

1/2 pound	ground beef
1 tablespoon	vegetable oil
1	small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1/4 teaspoon	black pepper
6	corn tortillas
1/2 cup	chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup	shredded lettuce
1 cup	diced tomatoes
1/2 cup	crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
—	lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. 3 Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
4. 4 Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
5. 5 Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. 6 Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat or directly over a gas flame until pliable.
7. 7 Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
8. 8 Top with chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
9. 9 Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.