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Ground Beef Tacos
Our uncomplicated ground beef taco recipe uses common spices you probably already have on hand to create an easy weeknight meal that everybody always loves.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup salsa fresh or jarred
For Serving (Mix and Match Toppings)
- 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño sliced or diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef. Use a spatula to break up the meat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until it releases juices and starts to brown.
- Add 1 medium white or yellow onion (diced), 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- Continue cooking for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease, leaving 1 to 2 tablespoons for added flavor.
- Add 1/2 cup salsa, stir, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to create a flavorful sauce.
- Serve hot on 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas with desired toppings.
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Notes
- An 80/20 blend ground beef is your most flavorful option. It's okay to leave a tablespoon or two of grease in your tacos to add more flavor.
- Instead of using the recipe's blend of taco seasoning spices, you can replace it with a 1-ounce taco seasoning packet, or 2 tablespoons from a jar.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
626IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.