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Ground Beef Tacos
Ground Beef Tacos feature spiced ground beef cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and cayenne pepper. The beef mixture simmers with tomato sauce, broth, cider vinegar, and brown sugar to develop a flavorful, slightly thickened filling. This seasoned filling can be served in taco shells or tortillas and customized with typical taco toppings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
217 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion minced, small
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth or stock
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, vinegar and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and thickened (the mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble hard or soft tacos as you'd like, with toppings such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, etc. Leftover taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Leftover taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Adjust spices to your preferred heat level by modifying cayenne and chili powder amounts.
- Serve with traditional taco toppings to enhance flavor and texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
702mg
(29%)
Potassium
668mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1370IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
7.2mg
(8%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 668mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1370IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 7.2mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.