Tacos De Matamoros *

2 pounds ground beef
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
12 corn tortillas, warmed
12 oz quesa asadero, crumbled
Garnish ideas:  Sour Cream, Tomato - diced, shredded lettuce, Jalapenos, chopped cilantro, chopped onions, sliced avocado

Put ground beef in skillet and stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder and garlic.  Pour in enough water to cover, then bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.  Add more water as necessary to keep meat covered as it cooks and break meat into small pieces.  Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and simmer 30 minutes more.  Drain and reserve juices.  Skim the fat off the juices.  Serve the beef on the tortillas.  Garnish with queso and other desired items.

Serves 6