Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Ground Beef Tacos
Description
This recipe starts with heating vegetable oil in a pan before browning lean ground beef and softening finely chopped onions. The fat is drained before adding a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to coat the meat evenly with seasoning.
Diced petite tomatoes are then stirred in and simmered briefly to combine flavors and add moisture. The filling is spooned into crunchy taco shells, then topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced onions, and shredded cheese as desired. This method delivers a mildly spicy, aromatic filling with juicy tomato notes.
The assembled tacos serve as an approachable main dish, excellent for casual meals and gatherings. The balance of savory meat and fresh toppings offers variety in flavor and texture that complements each bite.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean, lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes drained, petite
- 8 taco shells
- lettuce assorted toppings
- tomato
- onion
- cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the ground beef and break up with a spatula.
- Add the onion to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is done and onion is soft, 5-6 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper to the pan. Stir to coat the meat in the seasonings.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the beef into the taco shells and add toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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