Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients

BEEF FILLING
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
1⁄2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider)
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
SHELLS AND TOPPINGS
8 HOME-FRIED TACO SHELLS
4 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 small tomatoes, cored and chopped fine
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1 avocado, pitted and chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Hot sauce

Instructions

FOR THE FILLING: Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking meat up with wooden spoon and scraping pan bottom to prevent scorching, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and brown sugar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking meat up so that no chunks remain, until liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
TO SERVE: Using wide, shallow spoon, divide filling evenly among taco shells; place 2 tacos on individual plates. Serve, passing toppings separately.

Ground Beef Tacos

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