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Ground-Beef-Tacos-Easy-Weeknight-Taco-Recipe

Ground Beef Tacos | Easy Weeknight Taco Recipe

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Ground Beef Tacos are a delightful choice for a quick dinner, featuring seasoned beef in warm tortillas, topped with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for anyone seeking easy and flavorful home-cooked meals!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
  • toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a spatula.
  • Drain any excess grease if needed.
  • Lower the heat to medium and stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well.
  • Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the meat to cook through and the flavors to combine.
  • Serve the meat mixture in warmed tortillas, adding any desired toppings.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for beef.
Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference.
These tacos can be made ahead of time and assembled just before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg