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The Best Basic Beef Taco Recipe

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 576 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the garlic and seasoning and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining salsa and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 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

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

% 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.