Tacos with Apples

Ingredients

• 1-2 large grated, with skin, BC Tree Fruits apples
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• ½ bell pepper
• 2-3 tbsp Mexican chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2-3 cloves minced garlic
• ½ tsp chili flakes (can sub hot sauce)
• 1 lb lean ground beef (can sub pork)
• ½ cup broth (vegetable, chicken or beef)
• 213ml can of tomato sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Process all of the above in food processor until minced (do not puree).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp canola oil, and sauté apple/veg mix on medium high for about 10 minutes until moisture has evaporated.

3. 3

   Add spices and garlic to sautéed veggie mixture, heat through 1 minute.

4. 4

   Crumble meat into skillet. Brown meat until no pink remains. Skim fat if necessary.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and broth, simmer taco meat until no liquid remains.

6. 6

   Meanwhile assemble other taco fillings such as grated cheddar and sliced Iceberg lettuce.

7. 7

   Adjust spices to your liking.

8. 8

   Serve with crisp taco shells, flour tortillas, or over lettuce as a taco salad.