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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded (if you like it hot include the seeds) and minced
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
kosher salt
4 whole peeled canned tomatoes, chopped and about 1/4 cup of their juices
3/4 lb lean ground sirloin beef
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
oil, for frying
dozen 5-inch corn tortillas, preferably white , or prepared taco shells
1/4 head romaine or iceberg, thinly sliced
3 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced
1 to 2 hass avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
sour cream, for garnish

Directions:

Put the oil, onions, garlic, and spices in a medium skillet, season with salt and cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes, and their juices and boil to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beef and chicken broth, adjust the heat so the mixture simmers and cook until the beef is cooked through and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, taste, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
To make the taco shells: Pour enough frying oil into a small skillet so its about 3/4 of an inch deep; heat over medium to medium-high. Holding 1 edge of a tortilla with tongs, lay the other half in the oil, keeping it flat with a spatula. Cook until crisp, 30 second to 1 minute. Flip the tortilla over and repeat with the other half, holding the first side of the tortilla at an angle to make an open shell, cook for about 1 minute more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Put the fixings and meat in individual bowls and the taco shells on a platter. Serve encouraging your diners to build their own tacos, with meat in the shell with fixings on top.
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	506.56 Kcal (2121 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.25g	51%
Cholesterol	127.65mg	43%
Sodium	507.88mg	21%
Potassium	871.66mg	19%
Total Carbs	12.53g	4%
Sugars	6.24g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	39.68g	79%
Vitamin C	25mg	42%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	429.3mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.92 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.31g	51%
Cholesterol	35.76mg	43%
Sodium	142.29mg	21%
Potassium	244.2mg	19%
Total Carbs	3.51g	4%
Sugars	1.75g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	16%
Protein	11.12g	79%
Vitamin C	7mg	42%
Iron	1mg	20%
Calcium	120.3mg	43%

* 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.

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