Mexican Beef

Name: Mexican Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup water; 4 taco shells, flour tortillas or tortilla chips; Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
4 taco shells, flour tortillas or tortilla chips
Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and oregano.
2. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with taco shells. Garnish with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

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