Ingredients for - Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef or Turkey for Tacos & Salad

1. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
2. Onion, chopped 1 large
3. Large garlic cloves, minced 3
4. Chili powder 3 tablespoons
5. Dried oregano 2 teaspoons
6. Ground cumin 1 tablespoon
7. Lean ground beef or turkey 3 pounds
8. Petite diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can
9. Salt and pepper, to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can
10. Cornmeal ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef or Turkey for Tacos & Salad

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef or turkey and cook, stirring often, until it loses its raw color. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly. Cool and refrigerate (or serve warm for dinner as tacos or taco salad).