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Spicy Chipotle Beef Tacos
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This year, I am starting my spring cleaning in the pantry, hoping to make use of the untold number of boxes, cans and jars I’ve ignored for far too long. With a little creativity and back-of-the-box recipes, these staples become found money. Think of it as a fund you’ve been paying into which is paying out tasty dividends.
Flavored tomatoes are a huge help in the kitchen, so I tend to always have an extra can or two on hand. Canned chipotles and smoked jalapeños also are great for adding flavor to any type of taco dish. Because you usually only need one or two at a time, freeze the rest in ice cube trays with a little of their liquid, so you have some on hand. Once frozen, pop them out and store in a zip-top bag. In this recipe, one chipotle provides heat, but if you like it really spicy, go for two.
Add toppings to taste, including shredded lettuce, cheese, green onions, avocado and sour cream.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 5
Ingredients:
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1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium high heat, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is cooked through and onion is softened. Drain if necessary. Stir in tomatoes, chipotles, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
For each taco, spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture down the center of each warm tortilla.
-- Adapted from a Flowers Foods recipe
For each taco, spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture down the center of each warm tortilla.
-- Adapted from a Flowers Foods recipe
Nutrition:
Per serving: 480 calories (percent of calories from fat, 45), 23 grams protein, 42 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 24 grams fat (8 grams saturated), 68 milligrams cholesterol, 831 milligrams sodium.
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