Easy Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Easy Ground Beef Tacos
Description
The recipe starts by cooking lean ground beef until browned and drained. A seasoning blend combining chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper is mixed with tomato paste and water, then added to the beef to simmer. This melts the tomato paste into a thick sauce that coats the beef with spiced flavor.
While the beef mixture simmers for about five minutes, taco shells are warmed briefly in the oven. Once the meat is thickened and flavorful, it is spooned into shells and topped as desired. The spices provide a balanced heat level and aromatic complexity without being overpowering.
This recipe serves as a simple base for homemade tacos that can be customized with various toppings, making it convenient for casual meals or quick dinners where robust ground beef filling is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅔ cup water
- 8 taco shells or 6-inch tortillas
- toppings as desired
Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add seasoning mixture, water and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and let simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Meanwhile preheat oven to 350°F. Place taco shells on a tray and bake 5 minutes or until heated.
- Fill taco shells with meat and desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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