COWBOY TACOS

1 pound boneless pork loin or chuck steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips

1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1-2 tablespoons oil

1 cup thick and chunky salsa

1 cup black beans OR spicy chili beans

1/4 cup apricot preserves

1 (4.6-ounce) package hard taco shells

1 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

Garnish:

Sliced ripe olives

Chopped green onions

Sour cream

In a shallow bowl, combine pork or beef with taco seasoning mix; toss to coat.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add pork or beef; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

Stir in salsa, beans and preserves. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, heat taco shells according to package directions.

To serve, spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture into each taco shell; top with shredded cheese, sliced olives and green onions and several dollops of sour cream on top.

Makes 12 tacos.