Gastronomy

March 29, 2021

Heart attack, anyone? Here is a look at some of the foods folks in Indiana love to eat at the fair. For the most part, this will be list-only. For people in the Midwest, you know what I’m talkin’ about. For others, just the names might tell you how we roll….

from this website: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2894/things-to-do-with-avocado/

8 of 10 Taco-Stuffed Avocado

INGREDIENTS

4 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2/3 c. shredded Mexican cheese
1/2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. quartered grape tomatoes
Sour cream, for topping

DIRECTIONS

Halve and pit avocados. Using a spoon, scoop out a bit of avocado, creating a larger well. Dice removed avocado and set aside to use later. Squeeze lime juice over all avocados (to prevent browning!).
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and taco seasoning, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and drain fat.
Fill each avocado half with beef, then top with reserved avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop sour cream.

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