| GROUND MEAT AND POTATO TACOS 2 medium potatoes, peeled, ground and rinsed to remove most of the starch 1 small onion, ground 1 (2 oz.) can green chilies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or ground 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon cumin 2 cups meat stock or bullion 2 pounds roasted beef, pork, turkey or chicken, ground ½ cup tomatoes, chopped Topping: 2 cups lettuce, shredded 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 onion, chopped ¼ inch pieces 8-10 baked corn tortilla shells Using a food grinder or grater, grind or grate the potatoes into a strainer and rinse with cold water to remove most of the starch. Grind the remaining ingredients separately but do not rinse. In a medium sized saucepan, mix ground onions, chili peppers, potatoes, garlic, spices and meat stock together. Cook over medium heat until potatoes and onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground meat and tomatoes and fluff ingredients together with a fork. If mixture seems dry, add more meat stock. Heat mixture through until steamy hot and then spoon into a glass serving dish. To serve, fill corn tortilla with about two or three tablespoons meat mixture and top with shredded lettuce, cheese, and chopped onions. |