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Taco Grilled Cheese Fiesta – Tasty and Delightful

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Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
FOR THE TACO SEASONING
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, or red paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
FOR THE GUACAMOLE
3 semi-soft avocados
1/4 cup fine chopped red onion
1/4 cup fine chopped cilantro
1-1/2 limes, juiced
salt to taste
FOR THE SANDWICHES
1 loaf of sliced sandwich bread
prepared taco meat
prepared guacamole
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
3 small tomatoes, thin sliced
4 tablespoons soft butter
Sour cream and/or salsa, for serving

Instructions

For The Taco Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Cook and crumble the ground meat until no pink remains, drain off any fat. Add in spices with 1/4-cup of water. Mix thoroughly and cook until most of the water has evaporated and meat and spices are well combined.
For The Guacamole: Slice open, seed, and scoop out the avocado halves into a small bowl. Add lime juice and mash with a fork. Stir in chopped onion, cilantro, and a good pinch of salt. Use immediately.
Assembling the sandwiches: Heat a large skillet over low heat. Butter the slices of bread and start layering the sandwiches – buttered sides facing out. Start with about 1 ounce of cheddar; top with about 1/4 cup of taco meat, then a 1/4 cup of guacamole; layer a few tomato slices; top with 1 ounce of Monterrey Jack; finish with your top piece of bread. Grill on low for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, flip and finish the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and any extra guacamole for dipping.