Southwestern Flavored Ground Beef Or Turkey For Tacos Salad Food

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim the beef and cut into eight ½-inch thick medallions, about 6 ounces each.
• Season the medallions with Salt and Pepper and brush with Olive Oil; Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Heat ½ Tablespoon of the Oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the Garlic and Shallots until aromatic, 1-2 minutes; add Tomato Paste and cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes; add the Mustard, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Broth, Maple Syrup, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper; Simmer until mixture reduces to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the Oil in a skillet on medium-high heat; sauté the medallions to the desired doneness, 1 ½ minutes for the first side and approximately 1 minute for the second side for medium.
• Finish the sauce with the Cilantro and serve over the Tenderloin.
• Garnish with the Jalapeno.

GROUND BEEF WITH HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.