Tacos on a baking sheet topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450 g of ground beef
- 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 560 g of chilled grated potatoes for hash browns
- 220 g cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
- Various toppings: shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa, diced avocado, sour cream, sliced black olives, pickled jalapeños, and hot sauce
Preparation:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until darkened, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir to coat evenly.
- Move the beef to the side to create space in the middle of the pan and add the tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens 1-2 shades, about 1 minute, then stir it into the beef. Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a rapid boil, and cook, stirring, until the water has almost completely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
- Preheat oven to broil. Spray a 18 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place the grated potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, toss with 1 teaspoon salt, the remaining 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon chili powder, and spread into an even layer. Roast in the oven until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Stir well with a heatproof spatula, spread into an even layer again, and return the baking sheet to the oven.
- Grill until golden brown, another 6-8 minutes. Top with the spiced ground beef, sprinkle with grated cheddar, and grill until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Add your favorite toppings, slice, and serve.
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