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Lentil Tacos




Source of Recipe


The Oregonian


List of Ingredients




1 C lentils, rinsed and drained
2 C water
1 pound ground beef
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 T chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
Garnishes; shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream

Recipe



In saucepan, combine lentils with water. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender but still whole. Drain reserving liquid. Set aside.
Meanwhile in a skillet, brown the beef, stirring to break up. Pour off fat. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 cup reserved liquid, soup mix, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat about an inch of oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortillas in, one at a time, turning once. With tongs, gently fold the tortilla in half and continue to fry until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
When ready to serve, add lentils to meat mixture and heat. Serve in prepared taco shells or flour tortillas, with desired garnishes.