# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - Ground beef (80/20 blend), 9 ounces
→ Vegetables
02 - Large ripe avocados, halved and pitted, 2 whole
03 - Tomato, diced, 1 small
04 - Red onion, finely chopped, 1/4 small
05 - Jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, 1 small (optional)
06 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, 2 tablespoons
07 - Garlic clove, minced, 1
08 - Lime, juiced, 1
→ Dairy
09 - Sour cream, 1/3 cup
10 - Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend, 1/2 cup
→ Spices and Seasonings
11 - Chili powder, 1 teaspoon
12 - Ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon
13 - Smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon
14 - Dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon
15 - Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
16 - Ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
→ Oils
17 - Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
# Directions:
01 - Combine diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, half the lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Stir minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper into the cooked beef. Continue cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic. Remove from heat.
04 - Halve avocados and remove pits. Carefully scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create a deeper cavity. Reserve the scooped avocado flesh.
05 - Dice the reserved avocado flesh and gently fold it into the prepared salsa.
06 - Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the avocado halves to prevent browning.
07 - Divide the seasoned taco meat evenly among the avocado halves. Top with shredded cheese while the meat is warm to facilitate melting.
08 - Spoon the enhanced salsa over each stuffed avocado. Add a dollop of sour cream on top. Serve immediately.
