Tacos Norteños

In small saucepan, combine chiles, tomatillos and 1–1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until tomatillos are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Strain, reserve liquid and set aside until cool.

In blender, combine chiles, tomatillos, 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the anise seeds and oregano; blend until pureed; strain.

In medium skillet, heat oil and add beef. Cook and stir until no longer pink.

Add tomatillo mixture and cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer to measuring cup, add reserved cooking liquid to measure 2 cups.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine avocados, cilantro, onion, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well but don’t mash (it should be chunky).

Spoon avocado mixture onto tortillas, dividing equally.

Roll each up and cut off 1/4”from each end.

To serve, place 3 stuffed tortillas on each plate. Pour meat sauce on top, dividing equally.