Best Ever Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Best Ever Ground Beef Tacos
Description
This taco recipe starts by browning lean ground beef in a skillet and seasoning it with salt, chili powder, garlic and onion powders, and cumin, which provide classic southwestern flavors. The meat is broken into small pieces as it cooks for even browning and texture. Tomato sauce and beef broth are added to the mixture and simmered until the liquid reduces and thickens, concentrating the flavors and moistening the beef.
Flour tortillas are warmed and filled with spoonfuls of the beef mixture. Optional toppings like shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomato, sour cream, and avocado add freshness, creaminess, and texture contrast, customizing each taco to taste.
With enough filling for about eight tacos, this recipe is practical for weeknight dinners or small groups. The beef can be prepared ahead and reheated gently to retain moisture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- flour tortilla taco-size, 8 pieces
- lettuce optional toppings, shredded (lettuce, cheese), shredded (cheese
- cheese
- tomato
- sour cream
- avocado
Instructions
- Separate ground beef into 3-4 large chunks and add to a large, greased skillet over medium heat. Brown for 2-3 minutes, then flip the meat over and season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Brown another 3-5 minutes, breaking up into small pieces til all of the meat is browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer until reduced and thickened.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer to tortillas. Add your favorite toppings and serve.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough filling for approximately 8 tacos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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