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America's Test Kitchen Beef Tacos Recipe

America's Test Kitchen Beef Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 corn tortillas , 6-inch size
vegetable oil (for frying , about 3/4 cup)
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced fine
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
3 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1 tsp dark brown sugar
2 tsp cider vinegar

Directions:

In a deep skillet, heat 3/4 c vegetable oil to 350°F Fry tortillas into traditional taco shape: hold tortilla in oil at 90 degrees for 30 seconds using an offset spatula to hold it under the surface. Turn over and hold the other side in the oil to set the U shape, leaving about a 2 gap, again using the offset spatula to hold the tortilla down in the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn back over and fry the first side until golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
In a second skillet, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and saute until soft but not colored, 3-5 minutes. Add spices and garlic and saute about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add beef. Cook, breaking up beef with the edge of a spoon and scraping the bottom of the pan, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar and cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until thick and almost dry, about 10 minutes. It should be slightly moist, but not sloppy-joe levels of sauce.
Serve with the usual accoutrements: shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomato (or pico de gallo), guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	508.07 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.73g	35%
Cholesterol	73.69mg	25%
Sodium	561.34mg	23%
Potassium	987.29mg	21%
Total Carbs	48.72g	16%
Sugars	3.92g	16%
Dietary Fiber	7.42g	30%
Protein	28.87g	58%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	99.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.31 Kcal (692 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.39g	35%
Cholesterol	23.98mg	25%
Sodium	182.64mg	23%
Potassium	321.24mg	21%
Total Carbs	15.85g	16%
Sugars	1.28g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	30%
Protein	9.39g	58%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	26%
Calcium	32.3mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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