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		<title>Adventures in Corporate Speek: Beef Taco Recipe</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a homemade meal that maximizes both efficiency and flavor is pivotal to achieving a positive user experience. Additionally, we believe that any such flavor exploration must strive for universal taste-harmony among a diverse group of potential opinion influencers.

To best produce a successful gastric occurrence, please review our succinct list of actionable items to aid [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://thesurlybirds.com/media/adventures-in-corporate-speek-beef-taco-recipe/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1249" title="grndbftacos" src="http://thesurlybird.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/grndbftacos1.jpg" alt="grndbftacos" width="517" height="237" /></a>Creating a homemade meal that maximizes both efficiency and flavor is pivotal to achieving a positive user experience. Additionally, we believe that any such flavor exploration must strive for universal taste-harmony among a diverse group of potential opinion influencers.</p>
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<p>To best produce a successful gastric occurrence, please review our succinct list of actionable items to aid in the creation of a proven consumer choice &#8211; Ground Beef Tacos.</p>
<p><strong>Actionable Item #1: Investment </strong></p>
<p>Investment in the following items will create the best environment for prolonged nutriment success:</p>
<ul>
<li> One pound of 80/20 lean ground beef</li>
<li> One package of Taco Seasoning, use your best discretion when selecting your desired seasoning. We believe a Tex-Mex variety will resonate most within your target audience</li>
<li> One package of pre-shredded lettuce. <em>Please note: Pre-shredded lettuce allows you to save valuable time in the Production phase. </em></li>
<li>One package containing 12 eight-inch flour tortillas.</li>
<li> One package of pre-shredded lettuce. <em>Please note: Same as lettuce, pre-shredded cheese saves time in the production phase. Additionally, if available, we recommend you opt for a “Mexican Blend” variety of cheese to increase the perceived authenticity of your Ground Beef Tacos. </em></li>
<li> One jar of Taco sauce, try to avoid any sort of “hot” salsas to ensure the heat level maintains an acceptable palate-consensus.</li>
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<p><strong>Actionable Item #2: Pantry Procurement </strong></p>
<p>In order to best produce the most effective result, you will need the following flavor-maximizing equipment:</p>
<ul>
<li> One medium-to-large skillet. <em>Please note: We recommend usage of a skillet in conjunction with Teflon to maximize efficiency in the Cleansing phase. </em></li>
<li> One stovetop. <em>Please note: gas and electric produce similar results. </em></li>
<li> One standard home microwave. <em>Please note: The use of a microwave will greatly reduce cook time and allow a greater portion of time to be allotted to the Enjoyment phase. </em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Actionable Item #3: Production</strong></p>
<p>Proper protein production leads to a greater ROI as well as numerous opportunities for memorable post-digestion conversational cues</p>
<ul>
<li> Heat skillet with medium-high heat, utilize a cook-safe lubricant to minimize the risk of meat-adherence</li>
<li> Brown 80/20 lean ground beef to ensure maximum flavor and to reduce potential health hazards.</li>
<li> Eliminate the threat of heart disease associated with grease accumulation by draining the excess liquefied fat from skillet. <em>Please note: To minimize risk to household (i.e. pipe congestion), we recommend that drained grease be placed in a vacated coffee tin. </em></li>
<li> Add Taco Seasoning and one cup of water, reduce to low heat and bring to simmer. This will ensure the intensity of the flavor molecules properly bonds with the taste-receptors of the 80/20 lean ground beef</li>
<li> Simmer meat for 15 minutes</li>
<li> As meat simmers, proactively engage meal-mates in preparing the other taste-components (pre-shredded cheese, pre-shredded lettuce, Taco Sauce, flour tortilla shells). Active engagement creates energized supper stakeholders who draw greater satisfaction from increased involvement.</li>
<li> Drain excess grease and water from cooked 80/20 lean ground beef. Please see above note for proper drainage/storage protocol.</li>
<li> Warm flour tortillas in standard microwave. We recommend a formula of 10 seconds for every one tortilla. This heat-ratio will generate optimum ingredient containment.</li>
<li> Integrate cooked and seasoned 80/20 lean ground beef, pre-shredded cheese, pre-shredded lettuce, Taco Sauce and flour tortilla shells to a proportion that promotes ideal Savor Synergy.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Actionable Item #3: Enjoyment </strong></p>
<p>Active mastication of properly prepared nourishment nodes will activate pleasure receptors and create an ideal smiling environment.</p>
<ul>
<li> During active food enjoyment, consider the following humorous discussion zones:</li>
<li> Funny things my co-workers said…</li>
<li> Mom did what?</li>
<li> Crazy Grandpa anecdotes…</li>
<li> Look at the dog…</li>
<li> You and your friends…</li>
<li> This is what I thought when we first met…</li>
<li> Hey, can you name this movie quote?</li>
<li> Have you seen _______ try to play sports?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Actionable Item #4: Cleansing </strong></p>
<p>Thorough sanitation techniques will protect the enjoyment engagement from effects of food borne illness and other problem producers.</p>
<ul>
<li>Pre-wash and rinse dishes.<em> Please note: It’s during the pre-wash section that we recommend you include in your decision calculus the usage of a garbage disposal and the potential need for increased scrubbing efficacy created with steel wool. </em></li>
<li>Load dishes into dishwasher and set on normal wash cycle.</li>
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<p>In conclusion, by utilizing the actionable items presented here today, we believe you can create a truly unique dining experience while minimizing time and material waste.</p>
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