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Philly Taco with Salsa Twist

(Taste like a Philly cheese steak with salsa in a tortilla)

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Package Carne Picada 1 to 2 pounds (Carne Picada is a shredded beef you can find in the meat section)
1 Packet Taco Seasoning
1/2 Orange Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1/2 Red Bell Pepper Cut into Strips
1 Onion Cut into Strips
Soft Flour Tortillas
1 Cup Shredded Cheese (Fiesta Style)
Salsa

Directions:

1. Mix Taco Seasoning and Carne Picada
2. In a 10 inch skillet add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook Carne Picada. It cooks just like ground beef.
3. While Carne Picada is browning dice peppers and onions and add to separate skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil and cook until onions become transparent about 10 minutes
4. Warm tortillas in microwave or in a pan
5. Take one tortilla add a couple spoonfuls of Carne Picada.
6. Cover with pepper onion mixture, cheese, salsa to taste and enjoy
7. Enjoy