Spicy Chipotle Tacos

These tacos just call for a party with family and friends since the recipe makes a lot. I have not yet made this recipe, but it looks excellent. Cut down on the spices if you don't like hot stuff.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  lbs ground beef or 2  lbs ground turkey
• 2  cups onions, finely diced
• 1  tablespoon  jalapeno, finely diced
• 1  tablespoon garlic, finely diced
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin powder
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 3  tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
• 2  cups tomato puree
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle  mexican beer
• 1  teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over moderately high heat.
2. Add vegetable oil and continue heating until oil just begins to smoke. Add ground meat and cook until it is cooked through and has released all of it's excess juices.
3. Transfer meat to a strainer and strain, reserving the liquid.
4. Return skillet to heat and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved juice.
5. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add jalpeno and garlic and cook 2 minute more.
7. Add drained meat to pan along with spices and chipotles; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
8. Add tomato, beer, lime juice, salt and pepper.
9. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
10. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
11. Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments: avocados, sour cream, Jack cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, etc.