Beef Tacos, Burritos, Nachos and Tortilla Pizzas

IT'S TACO NIGHT!!! Nothing authentic about it but it's time for some crazy-tasty ground beef in a crispy corn shell with a ton of toppings! You can (AND SHOULD!) double this recipe to feed a crowd or to ensure you have lots of leftovers to make delicious Burritos,Tortilla Pizzas and Nachos!! The flavor far surpasses a packet of taco seasoning and any fast food taco filling. We make this one all the time, it's SO good and easy.

This is yet another recipe from Americas Test Kitchen. They know their stuff, check them out.

I <3 this book.

First, get your spices ready in a small bowl.

2 Tbs      Chili Powder

1 Tsp      Cumin

1 Tsp      Coriander 

1/2 Tsp   Oregano, dried

1/4 Tsp   Cayenne Pepper

1/4 Tsp   Salt

• Next, chop a medium yellow onion while you heat a few teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes, then add 3 cloves of crushed garlic. Cook 1 minute more.
• The skillet should still have some oil in it, if not add a touch more. Add the seasoning and stir for 1 minute. This step really brings out a ton of flavor from the spices, and It's makes your house smell great!
• Add 1 lb of 90% lean ground beef and break it up. If you don't use 90% you'll wind up with orange,  greasy meat.
• While the meat is cooking combine the following in a cup:

1/2 Cup   Chicken Broth, low sodium
1/2 Cup   Tomato Sauce
2 Tsp       Vinegar, preferably cider
1 Tsp       Brown sugar, preferably dark 

• Once the meat is no longer pink add the liquid mixture to the skillet. Stir and let simmer uncovered for at least 10 minutes, until most of the liquid is gone. 

It should look like this

While the meat is simmering you can fry your tortilla shells (I recommend Mission brand extra thin yellow corn tortillas) or warm flour tortillas for burritos:

Then get your favorite toppings ready:

Tomato, Avocado, Onion, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, Black Beans and the ever present Chipotle Tabasco

You have no idea how hard it was tot take this picture before devouring these!

Seriously. Make these. And invite me over.
Also check out my Enchiladas Verdes and Mexican Meatballs