Tacos Americanos
Tacos Americanos are the easiest tacos you'll make! Whip up a quick batch of homemade taco seasoning, it makes all the difference!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 small onion finely diced (or half of a large onion)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix recipe follows
- 1 8- oz can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 to 12 crunchy taco shells
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or Cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce for serving
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground sirloin and begin breaking it down with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and crispy, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until dissolved and then stir it into the beef mixture. Cook over low, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Warm the taco shells in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes before serving. To assemble the tacos, fill the warmed shells with the beef mixture and top with shredded lettuce and cheese, or use whatever taco toppings you love!
- For the taco seasoning, mix everything together in a small bowl until well combined. Use for tacos or seasoning for chicken or steak for fajitas.
- Note: This can easily be doubled or tripled and then stored in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid, and stored in the pantry, for up to 3 months. Enjoy!