Ground Beef Tacos
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Ground Beef Tacos
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A classic recipe for ground beef tacos, with a few easy upgrades to make them extra tasty. Kid-friendly, but you'll love them too!
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Ingredients
- 1 large white or yellow onion ¼-inch diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional; add more if you like a lot of spice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large beefsteak or similar tomato finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup water
For Serving:
- Hard or soft taco shells warmed
- shredded cheese
- Avocado or guacamole
- plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes or salsa
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Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and softened.
- Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the onions with the spices.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until super fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat to medium high. Add the beef, breaking it into small pieces with a sturdy spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the tomato and let cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the water. Reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to deepen.
- To serve, pile the ground beef into taco shells or tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover ground beef taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the toppings separately to keep them fresh.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm the taco meat on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through; you can add a splash of water if it seems a little dry. The microwave also works.
- TO FREEZE: Transfer the taco filling to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Nutritional information is for the ground beef filling only.
- TO STORE: Leftover ground beef taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the toppings separately to keep them fresh.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm the taco meat on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through; you can add a splash of water if it seems a little dry. The microwave also works.
- TO FREEZE: Transfer the taco filling to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Potassium
706mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1.317IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.317IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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