Classic Ground Beef Taco Recipe (with Crispy Shells)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime
• 16 Taco Shells (warmed according to package instructions)
• Optional: shredded Mexican blend cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced avocados, diced onions, chopped fresh cilantro