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The Best Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey) Tacos
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ to ¾ to ¾ cup chopped white or yellow onion
- 1 to 3 to 3 garlic cloves finely minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 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!).
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% 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.