Mexican · easy

Ground Beef Tacos

Name: Ground Beef Tacos
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20); 8 shells or tortillas Taco Shells or Flour Tortillas (8-inch); 2 tsp Chili Powder; 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/3 cup Water; 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (optional); 1 cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (optional); 2 medium Roma Tomatoes, diced (optional); 1/2 cup Sour Cream (optional); 1/2 cup Salsa (mild) (optional)

The actual Taco Tuesday recipe, no shortcuts needed. Seasoned ground beef cooked in 15 minutes, ready to pile into warm tortillas with whatever toppings your family likes. This is the dinner that gets requested by name.

20 min
Total: 4
Serves: $14.00
Est. cost: 490
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Kid-friendly

Parent noteThe seasoning here is savory and mild, not spicy. Kids who are sensitive to heat will be fine. Keep salsa on the side and let everyone season their own taco. Corn tortillas are gluten-free; flour tortillas are not.

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Ingredients

Ground Beef (80/20)1 1/2 lbs
Taco Shells or Flour Tortillas (8-inch)8 shells or tortillas
Chili Powder2 tsp
Ground Cumin1 1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder1/2 tsp
Onion Powder1/2 tsp
Smoked Paprika1/2 tsp
Dried Oregano1/4 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Water1/3 cup
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (optional)1 cup
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (optional)1 cup
Roma Tomatoes, diced (optional)2 medium
Sour Cream (optional)1/2 cup
Salsa (mild) (optional)1/2 cup

Method

01
Warm taco shells or tortillas in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds.
02
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 7 minutes.
03
Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
04
Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and oregano. Stir to coat the beef.
05
Add 1/3 cup water and stir. Simmer 2-3 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the beef is saucy.
06
Serve in warm tortillas or taco shells with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, and salsa.

490
Calories: 30g
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 24g
Fat