This beef tacos recipe is seasoned ground beef in a corn tortilla. It is not chicken tacos or a taco casserole.
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Beef Tacos
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Beef Tacos. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 8 corn tortillas
- Chopped onion, cilantro, and lime for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef and onion in a skillet until the beef is browned. Drain the extra fat.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt for 30 seconds. Add the water and simmer until it is gone.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, about 20 seconds per side.
- Fill with beef and top with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet so they bend instead of crack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Seasoning
Bloom the spices in the fat so they do not taste raw.
Water
It steams the beef and then cooks off. Do not leave a sauce.
Tortillas
A dry pan, not oil, unless you want them crisp.
Toppings
Onion and cilantro first. Cheese and sour cream are optional.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 420 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Corn or flour tortillas?
Corn is the classic for this filling. Flour works if that is what you have.
Ground turkey?
Yes, with an extra teaspoon of oil so it does not stick.
Make the meat ahead?
Refrigerate 3 days. Loosen it with a splash of water when you reheat.
Spice level?
Chili powder is mild. Add a pinch of cayenne if you want heat.