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!
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
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!