Monday, January 20, 2014

Turkey Tacos

These are really good but I can't get the kids to eat them. You can use ground beef but I prefer ground turkey.
Beef Tacos (from Cook's Illustrated)
Makes 8 tacos
Beef Filling
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped small (about 2/3 cup)
3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt & pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider)
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar


  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon and scraping pan bottom to prevent scorching, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking up meat so that no chunks remain, until liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Using a wide, shallow spoon, spoon mixture into taco shells.

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