Best Beef Tacos

Best Beef Tacos Makes enough filling for 4-6 tacos Filling: 1 pound regular or lean ground beef 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 red bell pepper chopped 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup salsa 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese Taco shells or flour tortillas, warmed Toppings: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream Using a large skillet to cook the beef over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. When no longer pink, drain well and transfer the beef to a dish. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and add the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until tender. Add the chopped red pepper and cook two minutes longer. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt and the cooked beef to the onions and cook another 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and salsa and bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the liquid is reduced. Spoon into the taco shells, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and serve with the toppings