Ground Beef Tacos
270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup beef broth or water
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in all seasonings: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in tomato sauce and broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla evenly.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories270kcalCarbohydrates21gProtein17gFat15gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat1.5gMonounsaturated Fat5gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol45mgSodium410mgPotassium290mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A720IUVitamin C5mgCalcium100mgIron1.8mg
Notes
Swap cheddar with pepper jack for heat. Use lettuce wraps for low-carb tacos. Let the beef rest a minute before assembling for less sogginess. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth to keep juicy.