Beef taco

Adapted from recipes by Aura Cocina Mexicana. This makes 2 servings.

First, make some red salsa, and also prepare for making fresh tortillas.

Ingredients

Alambre (taco filling)

• 2 slices bacon (optional)
• 500 g beef chuck
• 1-2 white onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Other garnish

• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 2 limes
• 1 avocado

Preparations

Alambre (taco filling)

• Chop bacon into small pieces.
• Cut beef into thin strips.
• Finely chop the white onion. Reserve 1/2 cup for garnish later. The reset will be used for cooking with the beef.
• Dice the bell pepper.

Other garnish

• Chop the cilantro
• Cut limes into quarters.
• Slice the avocado

Cooking the alambre

• Heat up oil in a pan on mid-high heat.
• Add the onion and cook until translucent.
• Add chopped bacon and cook until fat is rendered.
• Add bell peppers and cook until shiny.
• Add beef. Cook and stir occasionally.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until there is no water remaining. If the beef contains too much water, drain the excess water.

Assembly

• Make the tortillas.
• Place a tortilla in your plate. Add the beef filling, salsa, diced onion, cilantro, and a slice of avocado. Squeeze some lime juice on top.
• Eat a taco!