Ground Beef Taco Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Ground Beef Taco Recipe

This ground beef taco recipe makes a Mexican meal that everyone loves. Make this taco meat recipe for a small group or to feed a crowd!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • salt
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 lb ground beef 90/10, lean
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 8 corn tortillas small, 6-inch round

Garnish

  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • red onion pickled
  • cheese Cojita, cheddar, or cheese of choice, shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir, cook 30 seconds more. Season with pinch of kosher salt.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning, brown sugar and tomato paste, simmer on low for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and water. Break up the meat with the spoon. Stir and reduce for 10 minutes.
  3. Over a hot flame on the stovetop or on a grill, char the fresh, soft corn tortillas on both sides.
  4. Add the apple cider vinegar to the beef filling and season to taste.
  5. Fill each taco shell with beef filling, cheese (optional), pico de gallo, lettuce and pickled onions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Potassium 334mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Potassium 334mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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