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National average prices."},"resolved":{"servings":4,"units":"us","ingredients":["1 tbsp vegetable oil","1 yellow onion, finely diced","1 lb lean ground beef","2 cloves garlic, minced","1 tbsp chili powder","1 tsp ground cumin","1 tsp dried oregano","2 tbsp tomato paste","1 tsp kosher salt","½ cup water","8 corn tortillas","2 cups shredded cabbage","1 cup shredded cheddar","½ cup salsa","1 lime, cut into wedges"],"steps":["Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until soft.","Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains. Spoon off excess fat.","Stir in 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp kosher salt for 1 minute, then add ½ cup water and simmer until saucy.","Warm 8 corn tortillas. 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