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Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos

The best Beef Tacos recipe with well-seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, done in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 lean to fat ratio
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 taco shells hard or soft
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine.
  4. Pour in the water and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. While beef simmers, warm taco shells according to package directions.
  6. Fill each taco shell with seasoned beef, then top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.
  7. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your beef tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSodium: 680mgFiber: 3g

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving. You can make the taco meat ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Customize toppings with salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, or cilantro based on preference.

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