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 	* [Crock Pot Pulled Pork](base_layers/crock_pot_pulled_pork.md)
 	* [Delengua (beef Tongue)](base_layers/tacosdelengua.md)
 	* [Garlic Black Beans (v)](base_layers/garlic_black_beans.md)
+	* [Ground Beef (Traditional; US)](base_layers/ground_beef_traditional_us.md)
 	* [Insane Garlic Ground Turkey](base_layers/insane_garlic_ground_turkey.md)
 	* [Lightly Seasoned Beef](base_layers/aredridel_lightly_seasoned_beef.md)
 	* [Marinated Portobello Mushroom (v)](base_layers/marinated_portobello.md)
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 	* [Drunken green beans (v)](mixins/drunken_greenbeans.md)
 	* [Potato hash (v)](mixins/potato_hash.md)
 	* [Sweet Potato and Apple Hash (v, substitute butter)](mixins/sweet_potato_and_apple_hash.md)
+    * [Cheese (Traditional; US)](mixins/cheese_traditional_us.md)
+	* [Corn Salad (v)](mixins/Corn_Salad.md)
+	* [Drunken green beans (v)](mixins/drunken_greenbeans.md)
+    * [Lettuce (Traditional; US)](mixins/lettuce_traditional_us.md)
+	* [Potato hash (v)](mixins/potato_hash.md)
+	* [Sweet Potato and Apple Hash (v, substitute butter)](mixins/sweet_potato_and_apple_hash.md)
+    * [Tomatoes (Traditional; US)](mixins/tomatoes_traditional_us.md)
+	* [Traditional Taco Mixins (v, but has dairy] (mixins/traditional_taco_mixins.md)
 	* [Veggies for Fish Tacos (v)](mixins/veg_for_fish_tacos.md)
 * [Condiments](/condiments)
 	* [Asian Pickled Veggies](condiments/pickled_vegetables.md)
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 	* [Zaatar (v)](seasonings/zaatar.md)
 * [Shells](/shells)
 	* [Fresh Corn Tortillas](shells/fresh_corn_tortillas.md) 
+	* [Hard Corn Shells (Traditional; US)](shells/hard_corn_traditional_us.md) 
 * [Like Tacos](/like_tacos)
 	* [Baked Taquitos](like_tacos/baked_taquitos.md)
 	* [Chicken Makloub](like_tacos/Chicken_Makloub.md)
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+Ground Beef (Traditional; US)
+==================
+
+The tranditional base for an American taco is ground beef, browsed in a skillet and seasoned.
+
+* 1lb Ground Beef
+
+1. Heat a skillet on the stovetop.
+2. Brown the ground beef for 8-10 minutes, or until it is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently to avoid sticking or burning. (If you're not using a non-stick pan, which is preferred, use 1T oil to keep things loose.)
+3. Stir in seasonings.
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+Cheese (Traditional; US)
+======================
+
+A major flavor component of a traditional American taco, select a cheese that's firm and sharp.
+
+* Cheddar (shredded)
+* Jack/Pepper Jack (shredded)
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+Lettuce (Traditional; US)
+======================
+
+In a traditional American taco, lettuce serves to add extra crunch and coolness. Favor the bulkier lettuces over leafier fare such as Bibb lettuces or mesclun.
+
+* Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
+* Romaine Lettuce (shredded; maintain the stalks)
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+Tomatoes (Traditional; US)
+======================
+
+Adding a bit of coolness and moisture, tomatoes are a staple ingredient of the American taco. The better the tomato the more flavor they will impart, but even a sub-sandard grocery store tomato has a place in a traditional taco.
+
+* Tomatoes (diced)
+* Cherry Tomatoes (quartered)
+* Grape Tomatoes (sliced)
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+Hard Corn Shells (Traditional; US)
+======================
+
+Mistakenly thought by many to be traditionally Mexican, hard shells were actually popularized in the US in the mid-20th century.
+
+While they can certainly be made at home (if you have access to a deep-fryer), the best method of obtaining hard taco shells is to head to the grocery store.
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