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How to Make Tacos with Ground Beef
Ground Beef Tacos are a tasty recipe that makes a great meal for the whole family. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 cup mild chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Taco Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2/3 cups water
- 6 taco shells
- toppings
Instructions
- Mix taco seasoning ingredients together. This makes about 1/2 cup of seasoning. You will only use 3 tablespoons of the mix and you can save the rest for later. It has a shelf life of about a year.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off excess grease.
- Add 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to taco shells.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts do not include toppings
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
1426mg
(59%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3345IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1426mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3345IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.