Ground Beef Tacos
These Ground Beef Tacos are made with perfectly seasoned meat in a crunchy corn shell and topped with all the fixings. Ready in only 20 minutes this taco beef recipe is great for a simple and delicious dinner any day of the week.
Servings: 6
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Toppings
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and bring the heat to medium. Then add in the diced onion and stir until it becomes translucent. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Then bring the heat to medium-high and add in the ground beef and minced garlic.
- Stir the beef until it’s about 90 percent done. Then add in the following spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
- Let the ground beef finish off cooking in the spices for an additional 2-3 minutes. Then taste and add more salt if necessary. The saltiness is all personal preference.
- Now fill your tacos with the cooked taco beef and add toppings like shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve these tacos immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- Store: You can refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days, placing the cooked beef in an airtight container and storing the toppings separately.
- Reheat: Place the meat in a skillet for a few minutes over medium heat, just enough to warm through. Then assemble your tacos and enjoy!
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a healthier alternative. Either works well in place of the beef.
- You can buy taco seasoning in the store, but homemade is always better - make your own or try this homemade taco seasoning. It will be low sodium and preservative free.
- Serve these ground beef tacos in soft flour or corn tortillas for a change of pace.
- Go low carb by serving these ground beef tacos on a bed of lettuce instead of the shell.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g