Tacos

By JimMac

Ingredients

• Suggested Condiment Toppings:
• 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
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t onion powder
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Iceberg or romaine lettuce, cut into thin shreds
• Tomatoes, chopped
• White or red onion, chopped **
• Ripe olives, sliced or chopped
• Fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
• Salsa fresca and/or a variety of bottled hot sauces
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (no stems, please!)
• Sour cream
• Lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until simmering.
2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the ground beef.
6
Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and sugar.
8
Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
9
Season with salt to taste.
10
Divide the filling evenly among taco shells and serve, passing any desired accompaniments separately.