Ground Beef Tacos
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Easy ground beef tacos seasoned with fragrant dried Mexican spices like chili powder, cumin, coriander, and oregano for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika, sweet or smoked
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon (5 g) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon (4 g) black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef, 80 to 90% lean beef
- 8 tortillas flour or corn, 4 ½ to 6-inch in size
Special Equipment
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high oil. Add vegetable oil, once hot add the ground beef.
- Saute the beef, breaking up with a spoon into smaller pieces. Cook until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning mixture, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Taste the beef and add more seasoning as desired.
- Serve tacos with warmed tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
- Topping Suggestions: Shredded lettuce, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream.
- Serving Size: 8 small tacos or 4 large tacos.
- For a thicker taco seasoning sauce: Add 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder to the taco seasoning blend. Once the meat is browned, add the seasoning and ¾ cups of water, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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