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Westport Spice Southwest Recipes.

  • Olde Bill's World Famous Taco Sauce

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    Olde Bill's World Famous Taco Sauce is a tangy and flavorful sauce that can be used on tacos, burritos, or as a dip for chips. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil

    • 1, finely minced Green bell pepper

    • 1 small, finely minced Onion

    • 3 large cloves, finely minced Garlic

    • 2-15 ounce cans Tomato sauce

    • 4 to 5 tablespoons Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    • 4 tablespoons Red wine vinegar

    • 1 teaspoon (optional but highly recommended) Tabasco sauce

    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.

    • Add the minced bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until tender.

    • Stir in the tomato sauce, Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend (to taste), vinegar, Tabasco sauce (if using), and salt.

    • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until it has reduced by a quarter.

    • Remove from heat, let it cool, place it in a sealed container, and refrigerate.

    • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen for future use.

  • Tumbleweed Taco Night

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    Tumbleweed Taco Night is a fun and delicious meal that the whole family will love. With seasoned beef, warm taco shells, and all your favorite toppings, it's a surefire hit for any weeknight dinner.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound Ground beef

    • 3 tablespoons Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    • 8 Taco shells

    • 4 cups Shredded lettuce

    • 2 cups Tomatoes, diced

    • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese

    • 1 cup Sour cream

    • 1 cup Salsa

    Directions:

    • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.

    • Stir in the Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend and cook for 2 minutes.

    • Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.

    • Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with the seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

    • Serve hot and enjoy your Tumbleweed Taco Night!

  • Soft Shell Tacos Con Queso

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    A delicious and easy soft shell taco recipe made with ground beef, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and beans, served in a warm tortilla with shredded lettuce and low-fat sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party dish!

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces 93% lean ground beef

    • 2.5 cups World Famous Taco Sauce (see Taco Sauce recipe)

    • 4 ounces Mexican Velveeta cheese, cubed

    • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced

    • 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional but recommended)

    • 15 ounce can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed

    • 8 (8-inch) Nonfat tortillas, warmed in oven

    • 1 cup Shredded lettuce

    • 4 tablespoons Low-fat sour cream

    Directions:

    • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, drain.

    • Add 1.5 cups of taco sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro to skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, lower heat, stirring until cheese is melted.

    • Stir in beans and cook just until heated through.

    • Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture into each tortilla, fold in half, and garnish with remaining taco sauce, lettuce, and sour cream.

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