All-American Beef Taco Recipe From Good Eats

All-American Beef Taco Recipe From Good Eats

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Alton Brown's all-american beef taco stuffs juicy ground beef into a crunchy corn tortilla — perfect for your favorite taco night toppings.

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Cooking tools:

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Cooling rack
  • Rolling pin
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towel
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup peanut oil
  • 12 (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 16 ounces ground sirloin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 6 ounces panela cheese, crumbled
  • 12 slices pickled jalapeno
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, optional
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional

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