Beef Taco's with Cilantro Lime Rice & Pico

FOR THE MEAT:

1 lb hamburger

3-4 stalks of green onion, diced {I always use the white end}

1 can black beans, drained but not rinsed

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp cumin

Garlic salt & onion salt to taste

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced

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Brown hamburger and onion until hamburger is almost cooked. 

Add black beans and spices and continue to cook until meat is done. 

Add cilantro and lime juice and remove from heat. 

Keep covered until ready to serve. 

FOR THE RICE:

2-3 cups cooked rice {I used instant brown}

2 tbsp butter

3-4 stalks green onion, diced

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 sm can diced green chilies

1 sm can mild green enchilada sauce

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 

1 lime, juiced

Salt to taste

.

Sauté onion and garlic, in butter, in a pan on medium heat. {Make sure not to burn garlic!!}

Add cooked rice, green chilies and enchilada sauce. 

Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add cilantro, lime juice and salt. 

Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve. 

FOR THE PICO: 

3-4 large tomatoes, diced small 

1 ripe avocado

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 

2 stalks green onion, diced

1 sm jalapeño, de-seeded and chopped very small!! 

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 limes, juiced

Salt, pepper, onion salt and garlic salt to taste. 

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Mix everything together in a bowl. 

TOPPINGS: 

Sour cream

Shredded cheese

Shredded lettuce

TO ASSEMBLE: 

Layer a little bit of everything in a tortilla and enjoy!!