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Main Courses continued
Party Time Tacos
Makes16to20
1tablespoonoil
1kg(2lb)mincedbeef
2x440gcanstomatoes;cutup
1tablespoongroundcumin
1tablespoondriedoregano
1tablespoonMexican-stylechilli
powder, or to taste
Salt and pepper
16to20tacoshells,warmed
ASSORTED GARNISHES
Shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce
chopped, green capsicum chopped, unpeeled
tomatoes chopped, onion and sour-light
cream.
HeatoilincookingvesselonNo.3;addmeat
and brown well. Add tomatoes with juice from
can, cumin, oregano, chilli powder, salt and
pepper to taste. Heat to boiling; reduce heat
toSimmerandcook,uncovered,andstirring
occasionallyuntilmixtureisthickenedand
liquidisalmostabsorbed,about20to25
minutes. Spoon taco mixture into warm crisp
taco shells; top with assorted garnishes, as
desired.
Note: Taco shells are available through most
retail grocery stores.
Sweet And Sour Mince
Makes6servings
90gbutterormargarine
1greencapsicum,seeded,finelychopped
1redcapsicum,seeded,finelychopped
1onion,finelychopped
1clovegarlic,crushed
750gmincedtopsidesteak
450g can pineapple pieces, undrained
¼ cup vinegar
1-2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshginger
or1-1½teaspoonsgroundginger
2tablespoonstomatosauce
1tablespoonsoysauce
1beefstockcube,crushed
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
1tablespooncornflour
1cupwater
1cupfrozenpeas
Boiledrice,optional
MeltbutterincookingvesselonNo.3,fry
capsicums, onion and garlic until soft, about
5minutes.Addminceandcook,stirring,
until well browned. Add pineapple pieces
together with juice, the vinegar, ginger,
tomatosauce,soysauce,stockcube,salt
and pepper; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Combine cornflour and water; stir into mince
mixture.Continuestirringuntilthickened;
reduceheattoSimmerandcookfor10to
15minutesmore.Addpeasandsimmera
further 5 minutes. Serve with boiled rice, if
desired.