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Ground Beef Tacos

This recipe for Ground Beef Tacos is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy families. It brings the joy of traditional taco night to your table with hearty, comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 142
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Meat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
For Serving
  • 8 Corn or flour tortillas
  • Lettuce finely chopped
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Red onions chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Serve warm over tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and red onions, or your other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop. To reheat, add a splash of water so the taco meat doesn’t dry out. Freezing Instructions: Allow the taco meat to cool down completely, then place in freezer-safe storage containers or ziplock bags for up to 3 months. Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, you can use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste and water, or paprika instead of chili powder.

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