Beef Chorizo Tacos (Contra Costa Times, 05/20/2008)

2 tablespoons oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground beef

1 link hot chorizo, crumbled

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 cup salsa

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans

12 flour tortillas, warmed

½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

½ bunch cilantro, chopped

1. Heat the oil in skillet over medium-high heat; cook garlic until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and chorizo; cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat with a slotted spoon to a large bowl; set aside.

2. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Cook the green pepper and onion until soft, about 8 minutes. Return meat to the skillet; stir in the salsa. Lower heat to simmer; cook 5 minutes.

3. Spoon beans over half of each tortilla; spoon ground beef mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Fold tortillas over the filling to eat.