Beef Tacos | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn oil
• 1 small onion, chopped small (about 2/3 cup)
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef (or leaner)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider vinegar)
• 8 taco shells (warmed according to package instructions)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces), or Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped small
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, diced medium
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
• Tabasco sauce, or another brand of hot sauce