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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 323kcal
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
- 8 tortillas or hard shells
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 jalapeño* optional
- 1 bunch cilantro*
- 1 bunch lettuce* or microgreens*
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1313IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 4mg