SARAH'S TACOS

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Sarah Carey, editor of Everyday Food, says, "Add a teaspoon of sugar to the filling if you like a hint of sweetness (I do about half the time). Making your own shells is easy, but you could also buy them."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
Coarse salt
8 crisp taco shells
Lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar, and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cayenne (if using), and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add beef and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat. Serve filling in taco shells with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 g, Fat 41 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

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