Kat's
Beef Taco with Cranberry Pico
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
salt and pepper
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 to 2 serrano chiles, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 flour tortillas (6 to 8-inch) OR crisp taco shells, warmed
fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, lime peel strips (optional)
Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or
until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings;
season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Place cranberries, cilantro leaves, chiles and lime juice in food processor
container. Cover; process, pulsing on and off, until ingredients are finely
chopped.
Add half of cranberry mixture to beef; mix well. Fill tortillas evenly with beef
mixture; top evenly with remaining cranberry mixture. Garnish with cilantro
sprigs, lime wedges and lime peel, if desired.
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