Tacos with Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground oregano
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 8 taco shells
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Makes 8 Servings (1 taco per serving)

1. Place the fresh tomatoes in a strainer or colander in the sink; drain 20-30 minutes.
2. In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat the oil. Saute the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper until the onion is translucent, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the cumin, oregano, and paprika; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Reduce the heat; simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. To prepare the salsa, in a medium bowl, combine the fresh tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice; season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
4. To assemble the tacos, divide the beef mixture among the taco shells; top with the lettuce, then the salsa and sour cream.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. Who doesn't loves tacos once in a while? It may seem easier to go to the local fast food joint and order tacos but you can make these delicious treat at home for a fraction of the cost and more flavor to them. These tacos are perfect for lunch or as a light dinner. They're even perfect for when you're watching a game or a movie. You can use ground chicken or ground turkey in place of the ground beef and your tacos will still be delicious. I highly recommend adding some shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese to each of your tacos for a more filling and flavorful taco.