GROUND BEEF TACOS

These blow ground-beef-seasoned-with-taco-seasoning tacos out of the water. Very tasty, and very easy.

serves 4

BEEF FILLING

2 tsp. vegetable or canola oil

1 small onion, minced

3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tb.)

2 Tb. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Table salt

1 lb. ground beef 

1/2 cup canned tomato sauce

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 tsp. vinegar, preferably apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. brown sugar

Ground black pepper

TOPPINGS

Shredded cheese

Shredded lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering.  Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.  Add the garlic, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and scraping the pan bottom to prevent scorching, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.  Add the tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking up the meat so that no chunks remain, until the liquid has reduced and thickened (the mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.