Ground Beef Tacos

Another one from Joy of Cooking. Tacos seem so simple, but I get tired of the taco seasoning packet. This is really delicious. I think the tomato sauce adds something great here, but not too tomato-y. I didn't add the jalapenos at the end, because of my 2 year old son, so it's pretty mild as-written, but I found adding a couple dashes of hot sauce to my taco made it just right. Top with a little cheese, sour cream, lettuce, or whatever toppings you like, and it's a great basic beef taco!

Heat in a medium skillet over medium heat:

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Add:

3/4 C chopped onion

Cook, stirring often, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add:

1 pound ground beef

Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 3 minutes (?). Stir in:

1-3 garlic cloves, minced (I grate mine with a fine grater)

1 Tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

(or 2 tsp ground coriander)

Salt to taste

Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add:

1 C tomato sauce

Minced fresh jalapenos, chopped drained canned jalapenos, or chile or hot pepper sauce to taste

Cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 10 minutes.