The Best Basic Beef Taco Recipe
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Super simple crispy beef tacos with homemade shells, topped with the best Tex-Mex fixings! From Minneapolis Food Blogger A Simple Pantry, get ready for a flavorful 30-minute meal perfect for any weeknight dinner adventure!
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Ingredients
- canola oil
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 cups salsa divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1.5 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 4 oz Colby jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 1 small avocado diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
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Instructions
- In a small frying pan, add canola oil to a depth of 1 inch. Heat to medium, then add one tortilla and fry into a shell-shape, using tongs to pull one end from the oil, turning the shell occasionally to fry evenly, around 1 minute per shell. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain of excess oil.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, 1 cup of salsa, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until no longer pink, around 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add the garlic and seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining salsa and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Spoon meat into taco shells, then top with cheese, lettuce, avocado and cilantro, or any other preferred toppings. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- *nutrition info includes up to ¼ cup of absorbed canola oil for 12 fried shells. actual rates may vary.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1276mg
(53%)
Potassium
1169mg
(33%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
6.5mg
(7%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
6.5mg
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1276mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1169mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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