Beef Tacos

Everyone loves taco night! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling

  • 1 onion* small, divided
  • 1 lb beef* ground
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander or sub more cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
  • 1 clove garlic* minced, more to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth* or chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch brown sugar optional

Toppings

Instructions
 

  • Chop ½ of the onion and add along with the beef into a large pan. Over medium heat, break up the beef. Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Continue breaking up while cooking until meat is brown.
  • Add the tomato paste, broth, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of brown sugar (optional). Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Let simmer until liquid is absorbed, or add more liquid and continue to simmer for a more tender taco filling.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your toppings. Shred the cheese, chop the other half of the onion, wash and chop lettuce, and prepare your salsa of choice.
  • Dish in shells or tortillas and top with all of your favorite toppings!

Notes

Photography by Sierra Buchholz

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1313IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, onion, taco