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Ground Beef Tacos

Recipe: Ground Beef Tacos

These tacos are flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The ground beef is seasoned with a simple taco seasoning, then cooked until browned. It's then topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream or salsa.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Quick and Easy Recipes, Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. ground beef (70-80% lean). I recommend using ground beef from Snake River Farm
  • 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 12 white corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup oil canola or vegetable

Instructions

  • : pour 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and heat up over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with the back of your wooden spoon. Cook until browned u002du002d there should not be any pink left in there!
    Tacos Ingredients
  • Raw Beef
  • : add the ½ cup of tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally.
    Seasoned Beef
  • : Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
    Cooked Beef
  • : drain any excess grease and return to the skillet, but make sure to keep about ¼ cup of fat in the skillet.
  • pour ½ cup oil in a medium skillet, heat over medium heat. When hot, cook tortillas in the hot oil one at a time and let it sizzle until brown on both sides. Make sure to lower the flame under your stovetop once you can hear that crisp sound, otherwise they'll get browned too quickly! Fry each size for about 30 seconds or just long enough to give them some color (but not so much time where they're crispy all over like an old shoe). Remove the tortilla and place it on a paper towel to absorb the oil and using tongs or two forks, carefully fold the tortilla over to create a taco shape.
    Cooked Tacos
  • place tortillas in tortilla warmer and heat up following the manufacturer’s instructions.
    Heat Up Tacos
  • Fill the tortillas with meat and add desired toppings. I recommend using: -shredded mild cheese; -shredded lettuce; -sliced grape tomatoes; -diced cilantro; -sour cream; -guacamole; -salsa; -jalapenos; -onion. etc.
    Finished Tacos

Notes

For more flavor, you can substitute every 1 tablespoon of chilli powder with 3 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon of cumin, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Should you decide to use regular ground beef for this recipe, I recommend using 80/20 ground beef, preferably grass fed beef, as it is the best alternative choice for this recipe. It will keep your meat flavorful but not greasy, so you can enjoy it in all its glory!
f you're looking for an extra touch of flavor to your next taco, try adding some Old El Paso Queso dip. This creamy sauce will give them an amazing taste that will have everyone asking.
If you're looking for a spicy kick, then go ahead and sprinkle some crush bell pepper into the seasoning.
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken in this recipe. Simply substitute the beef for either of these options and follow the same cooking instructions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
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