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Ground Beef Taco Recipe

Beef Tacos with the juiciest ground beef taco meat. These are perfect for easy entertaining or busy weeknights and they always get rave reviews! We serve these topped with mango avocado salsa. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 small tacos
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture:
  • 2 lbs ground beef chuck 10% to 20% fat
  • 20 oz Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilis (Two 10 oz cans with their juice)
  • 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 limes cut into wedges
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro sprigs to serve

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbs 14g Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 263mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20small tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% 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.