{
    "submissionId": "re_20260215_215103_e5aca2f5a63b",
    "title": "Simple Tacos",
    "ingredients": [
        "1  lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef",
        "1  cup thick & chunky salsa",
        "10  taco shells from 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso\u2122 Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count)",
        "1/2  head lettuce, shredded",
        "1  medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)",
        "1  cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)"
    ],
    "instructions": [
        "<p>Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked and browned on both the outside and inside of the crumbles. Place colander over a heatproof bowl; pour beef into colander to drain the grease. Return the beef mixture to skillet. Discard grease once it has hardened.</p>",
        "<p>Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large heatproof serving bowl; cover to keep warm.</p>",
        "<p>Meanwhile, prepare topping ingredients.</p>",
        "<p>Heat taco shells as directed on package. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.</p>"
    ],
    "notes": "Chef created this recipe based on the dish title and common cooking methods. Please review and adjust to taste.",
    "authorDisplayName": "Steve Janowicz",
    "sourceURL": "https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-beef-tacos/426c261d-b2eb-4e22-9cba-0066f3335591",
    "ownership": "original",
    "consent": true,
    "createdAt": "2026-02-15T21:51:03+00:00",
    "status": "published",
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    "publishedAt": "2026-02-15T21:52:08+00:00"
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