Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. ground beef (80-85% lean)
3/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
3 large (or 4 small) jalapeños, stems removed
1/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
12 small corn tortillas
cooking oil
about 8 oz. finely grated, mild cheddar cheese (get the full fat kind, it melts beautifully)
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Directions: |
Directions:Combine raw ground beef and 1 c. water in a medium-size pot. Heat nearly to simmering, stirring to break up the meat, and add 3 1/2 c. water. Bring mixture to a simmer, skimming off any film that rises to the surface. Lower heat, add 3/4 tsp. salt and jalapeños, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until jalapeños are soft. Strain mixture, reserving broth in a large pot. Set aside meat-chili mixture to cool.
Bring strained broth to a simmer, add tomatoes, and continue simmering for 2-3 minutes. Lower heat, keeping broth warm.
When meat-chili mixture has cooled, prepare jalapeño sauce: Remove meat, and set aside. Remove seeds and veins from jalapeños, if desired. Combine chilies, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 3/4 c. water in a blender, and purée; set aside.
Unless the tortillas are very fresh (they can be rolled up tightly without cracking or unrolling), you’ll need to soften them. (Fry one at a time in hot oil for 5-10 seconds, or just until softened; drain on paper towels.) Place a heaping tablespoon of cooked meat just off center of each tortilla, roll into tight cylinders, and secure in the middle with a toothpick. Using kitchen tongs, place tacos in 1/2-inch-deep hot oil; fry a few minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown, turning once. Drain well.
Place 3 tacos in each of 4 large, shallow soup bowls; ladle some reserved broth over them. Top each bowl with about 1/2 c. of cheese, and serve with jalapeño sauce. |
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