The Best Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey) Tacos
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 -8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
The Best Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey) Tacos
Description
This recipe uses ground beef or turkey browned with onions to create a rich taco base. Adding garlic, chili powder, cumin, and coriander adds a warm and earthy spice profile, balanced by tomato sauce that keeps the meat moist. Finely minced jalapeño peppers bring optional heat and freshness to the filling.
The meat cooks on the stovetop until fully browned, with spices added briefly after draining excess grease. Simmering with tomato sauce and jalapeños helps meld the flavors for several minutes. The result is a well-spiced, tender taco meat that works in crispy shells or as part of taco salad.
These tacos can be customized further with toppings such as cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream to extend their flavor and texture. The recipe provides a straightforward method to enjoy classic taco flavor at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ to ¾ to ¾ cup onion white or yellow, chopped
- 1 to 3 to 3 garlic finely minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, cloves
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely minced (optional)
- taco shells
- Taco toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often and breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
- Off the heat, drain any excess grease, if needed.
- Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until the mixture smells fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and minced jalapeños, if using. Simmer the mixture for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve in taco shells with your choice of toppings (makes great taco salad, too!).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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