Ground Beef Hard Shell Tacos

1 lb . ground beef

12 corn tortillas

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 chipotles in adobo

2 Tablespoon adobo sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

2-4 tomatoes

Fresh lettuce

Monterey Jack cheese or Mozzarella

Guacamole

Hot Sauce

Salsa

Saute the onion in oil over medium-high heat for a few minutes.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any fat if you want. Add garlic and saute briefly. Add chipotle, adobo sauce, and chili powder. Add cumin, oregano and salt and pepper.

Add a few Tablespoons of water. Let simmer over medium heat. Take a final taste for seasoning.

If you want to bake the taco shells, start by warming up the tortillas in the oven or microwave. Lightly brush them with a neutral oil, or cooking spray and drape over two oven rungs for 10-12 minutes at 375F.

Serve the tacos with diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, hot sauce, salsa and guacamole.