Ground Beef Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    389 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Ground Beef Tacos

These ground beef tacos are made with a flavorful homemade seasoning and come together in under 30 minutes. It's a quick, customizable meal everyone will love!

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Ingredients

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Ground Beef Mixture

  • ½ Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef I like 90/10
  • 2 Tablespoons beef broth or water, more if needed
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • small soft corn or flour tortillas

Toppings

  • Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • chopped cilantro
  • diced red onion
  • sour cream
  • Avocado chunks or guacamole
  • salsa
  • hot sauce
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Instructions

  1. Make taco seasoning by combining chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking. Drain the fat, if needed. (If you use a lean beef like 90/10 or leaner you shouldn’t need to do this.)
  4. Add spices and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the beef mixture in the spices.
  5. Add in broth, tomato paste and lime juice and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. While beef mixture is simmering, heat the tortillas in a dry pan over medium-high heat, or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture onto the tortillas and topping with your desired toppings.

Notes

  • Storage: Let the taco meat cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep toppings in separate containers in the fridge, and store tortillas at room temp if unopened, or in the fridge once opened.
  • Low-carb or gluten-free? Stick with corn tortillas or serve the taco filling in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens for a taco salad vibe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 tacos (w/o toppings) Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1031mg (43%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 32g (128%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tacos (w/o toppings)
Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1031mg 43%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 32g 128%
Sugar 3g 6%

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

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