Twice as Nice Tacos

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Make magic with leftover burgers, and turn them into easy weeknight tacos.
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 teaspoons olive oil
  2. 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  3. 3 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled
  4. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  5. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  6. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  7. 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  8. 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  9. Salt, to taste
  10. 8 to 10 flour tortillas
  11. Guacamole, homemade or store bought, to serve
  12. Salsa or pico de gallo, homemade or store bought, to serve
  13. Grated Monterey Jack or Cheddar, to serve

Instructions

  1. For the filling: Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika and cloves. Stir well to mix. Season with the salt. Reduce the flame to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes. 
  2. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas on a grill. Wrap them in a towel to keep them warm. 
  3. To serve, bring the tortillas, guacamole, salsa, cheese and meat filling to the table, and serve them family style.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 368
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 59 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 10 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 915 mg

 

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