All American Beef Taco (Alton Brown) Recipe

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All American Beef Taco (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
562
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make a taco mold by rolling out aluminum foil and folding it over in 10-inch increments until you have a 4-sheet-thick piece of foil. Fold the large foil square in half horizontally, bringing the bottom to the top, and then turn 90 degrees. Crimp over the top and bottom edges by 1 inch, and then fold over the sides by 1 inch. Place the aluminum foil roll or a narrow rolling pin into the center of the foil square and bring the sides together to create a hollow, narrow tube to mold the taco, making sure it can stand up on the long side.
  2. Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  3. Heat the peanut oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer, about 5 minutes. Adjust the heat to maintain the temperature.
  4. Shape 1 tortilla around the aluminum foil mold, forming a taco shape. Use tongs to hold up the sides against the mold and put the bottom of the tortilla into the hot oil and fry for 20 seconds. Lay 1 side of the tortilla down in the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds. Flip the tortilla over and fry for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the taco shell to a cooling rack set over a newspaper lined half sheet pan and cool for 30 seconds before removing the mold. Sprinkle the hot tortillas with kosher salt, to taste. Repeat frying procedure with the remaining tortillas. Keep the taco shells warm in the heated oven while preparing the filling.
  5. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil from the skillet and return to medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until softened and lightly browned around the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground meat, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic. Cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to break up the meat. Add Taco Potion and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Assemble each taco with meat mixture, panela, jalapeno slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
  7. Taco Potion #19:
  8. Put all of the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  9. Yield: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 561.82 Kcal (2352 kJ)
Calories from fat 345.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.37g 59%
Cholesterol 85.18mg 28%
Sodium 1091.6mg 45%
Potassium 656.82mg 14%
Total Carbs 30.52g 10%
Sugars 3.8g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.88g 24%
Protein 27.25g 55%
Vitamin C 40.7mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 127.3mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.79 Kcal (769 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.55g 59%
Cholesterol 27.87mg 28%
Sodium 357.1mg 45%
Potassium 214.87mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.99g 10%
Sugars 1.24g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 24%
Protein 8.92g 55%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 41.6mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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