Homemade Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Homemade Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped Small; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce, Smooth; 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 2 teaspoons Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar; 1 package (about 26 Oz. Size) Corn Tortillas, Plus Oil For Frying; Optional Taco Toppings: Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Salsa, Etc

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped Small
1 teaspoon Salt
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Oregano
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 cups Tomato Sauce, Smooth
1/2 cups Chicken Broth
2 teaspoons Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1 package (about 26 Oz. Size) Corn Tortillas, Plus Oil For Frying
Optional Taco Toppings: Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Salsa, Etc

1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened.
3
Add salt, garlic and spices (chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne pepper), and cook for about 30 seconds.
4
Add the beef and stir.
5
The beef can be already cooked or uncooked.
6
Stir and cook until the beef is done.
7
Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, vinegar and sugar and simmer for about 10 minutes.
8
Add more salt, to taste.
9
To fry up the corn tortillas, just heat up about an inch of oil in a frying pan.
10
You want it to be pretty hot, but not spitting-at-you-hot.
11
Once its heated, using tongs in one hand and a spoon in the other, place a tortilla in the hot oil and fold over with the tongs.
12
Hold the fold in place, and use the spoon to press down on the center of the fold, making sure the bottom of the taco shell is wide enough to hold the meat and fillings.
13
When its done, remove it to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
14
Assemble tacos with beef and desired toppings.
15
Recipe from Americas Test Kitchen.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped Small, 1 teaspoon Salt, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Beef Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Beef Tacos

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