Spicy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 T.); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; 1 lb 90% lean ground beef; 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ground black pepper; 8 taco shells (warmed according to package instructions, or can use homemade shells)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 T.)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
ground black pepper
8 taco shells (warmed according to package instructions, or can use homemade shells)

1
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add in the chili powder, garlic,, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add in the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
5
Decrease heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking the meat up so no chunks remain, until the liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Divide the filling evenly among the warm taco shells and serve.

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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: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, minced, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 T.), and more.

Yes, Spicy Ground Beef Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spicy Ground Beef Tacos

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