Southwestern Flavor Tacos

By MAB

Main Meal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cornmeal

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in skillet until shimmering. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef or turkey and cook, stirring often, until it loses its raw color. Stir in tomatoes, simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly.