Ground Beef Taco Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
20 small tacos
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for browning ground beef chuck with 10-20% fat content, then simmering it with diced tomatoes containing green chilies and a touch of chili powder and kosher salt. This creates a saucy filling with a mildly spicy, savory taste.
Before serving, corn tortillas are toasted briefly until just golden to add warmth and a slight crispness. The tacos are assembled by layering beef with shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and optional chili powder and lime juice, introducing crunchy, creamy, and bright notes complementary to the seasoned beef.
This recipe can be adapted to use hard shells and is suitable for feeding multiple guests or families. The toppings enhance texture and flavor to create a balanced taco experience.
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture:
- 2 lbs ground beef chuck 10% to 20% fat
- 20 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies Two 10 oz cans with their juice, Rotel brand
- 1 tsp chili powder plus more for serving
- 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
To Serve Beef Tacos:
- 20 yellow corn tortillas (small) or Hard Taco Shells
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2/3 cup sour cream for topping
- 2 lime cut into wedges
- 1/4 bunch cilantro to serve, sprigs
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add 2 lbs ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally until cooked through (5 minutes). Use a spoon to skim off and discard most of the excess fat, leaving about 2-3 Tbsp in the pan.
- Add 2 cans of tomatoes, 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp salt. Continue to cook until beef is fully cooked and sauce slightly reduced and most of the tomato liquid has evaporated (7 to 10 minutes).
- Before serving, on a dry large non-stick pan over medium/high heat, toast both sides of tortillas just until hot and barely starting to turn golden (15-30 seconds per side). Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- To serve, place a heaping spoonful of beef over each tortilla, top with lettuce, mango salsa, sprigs of cilantro, sour cream and a sprinkle of chili powder if desired. Squeeze fresh lime juice just before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20small tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 14g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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