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Best Ever Ground Beef Tacos
This Ground Beef Taco recipe is anything but typical. While it sounds like the tacos you grew up with, this recipe comes with an easy-to-make, from-scratch taco seasoning mix, and simmers in beef broth and tomato sauce for extra flavor. You'll never go back to those taco seasoning packets again!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 8 taco-size flour tortillas
- shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado optional toppings
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.
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Notes
- Makes enough for about 8 tacos.
Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1350mg
(56%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% 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.