Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
447 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Ground Beef Tacos
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This ground beef taco recipe is a delicious weeknight meal that's easy to make and is ready in only 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste (see notes for using tomato sauce)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
For serving
- 12 corn tortillas warm
- lettuce thinly shredded
- cheese shredded
- diced tomatoes
- sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain and discard any excess grease if necessary.
- Add the tomato paste, water, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Stir together until fully combined. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Serve ground beef in warm corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Notes
- Beef: I like using 85% lean ground beef to keep the taco meat juicy and moist without it being overly greasy.
- Tomato paste: You can use ½ cup of tomato sauce instead of the tomato paste and water.
- Reheating: Add a splash of water or broth when reheating the taco meat to help prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
821mg
(34%)
Potassium
658mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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