Brandon's Taco Salad

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/2 small onion, finely diced

2/3 cup tomato juice

Lettuce of choice- I used leaf lettuce chopped up. For more of a taco style, Boston bib lettuce makes a great shell.

Taco seasoning:

2T. chili powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper- optional

Directions:

Saute onion and ground beef together until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat. Add 2T. taco seasoning and tomato juice. Bring to simmer on low for 5-10 minutes to get flavors acquainted.

Garnish:

green onion

red radish

cilantro

diced tomato

wholly guacamole

**You can also add shrimp sauteed in a new pan in a little leftover taco seasoning, olive oil, and added 2 tablespoons of coconut milk towards the end to add a little flavor.