4.9 from 129 votes
Easy Ground Beef Tacos
You’ll love this ground beef taco recipe because it is super quick and super tasty.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 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 dried oregano
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% 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.