Ground Turkey or Beef Tacos

This recipe my sister in law Ari got off of the Mels Kitchen Cafe website.  She tweaked a couple things and the original recipe is linked below.  She said Mels Kitchen Cafe is one of her favorite recipe sites so check it out ;).  They look delicious!! Thanks again Ari!

Ground Beef or Turkey Tacos

*Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 pound 93% lean or leaner ground beef or ground turkey
1 to 3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced fine (alternately, you can add hot pepper sauce to taste or canned jalapenos OR just leave out the heat altogether, although I think the meat really needs a little kick and adding the jalapeno without seeds didn’t make the dish overly spicy)

Taco Shells (omit and eat as lettuce wrap or over bowl of mixed greens)
Additional taco garnishes

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and chopped onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller chunks, until it is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Off the heat, drain the grease from the meat.

Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds and then add the tomato sauce and jalapeno. Turn the heat to low and simmer the meat mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in taco shells with your choice of toppings.

link to original recipe: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2008/04/tacos-supreme.html

Recipe Source: adapted from the Joy of Cooking