Jul 16, 2008

Ground Beef Tacos

*This recipe is an alternative to using pre-packaged Taco seasoning

Ingredients & Directions:

Heat in a medium skillet over medium heat:
2 tablespoons canola/veg oil

Add:3/4 cup chopped onion

Cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Increase the heat to medium-high and add:
1 pound ground beef

Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Stir in:
1 to 3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Add:
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced fine (alternately, you can add hot pepper sauce to taste or canned jalapenos OR just leave out the heat altogether)

Cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve meat in taco shells (hard or soft) and your choice of toppings (I like avacado, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, & cheese)