AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN BEEF TACOS

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This is from The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. Quick and easy to make, and the tacos taste much better than fast food. You can adjust the spices to your liking, if necessary, and top with your favorite garnishes, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream, etc. Enjoy!

Provided by cyrano2745

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce (I use Hunt's)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
8 taco shells

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until simmering.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the ground beef.
  • Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Divide the filling evenly among taco shells and serve, passing any desired accompaniments separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 411.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 26.6

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