Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Recipe slightly adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Yield:  Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp canola oil

3/4 cup chopped onion

1 pound ground beef

1 to 3 garlic cloves

1 Tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce

1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)

Taco shells

Additional taco garnishes

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and chopped onion.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 4-5 minutes.  Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and drain the remaining grease.  

Return the skillet to the stove and add garlic and dry seasonings.  Stir and cook for about 30 seconds and then add the tomato sauce and jalapeno, if using.  Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve in taco shells with your choice of toppings.