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Three classic ground beef tacos filled with seasoned meat, shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. A perfect example of easy taco recipes.

Classic Beef Tacos

A simple and delicious recipe for classic beef tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Toppings
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spices are fragrant.
  4. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  5. Fill each taco shell with beef mixture, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced onions or jalapeños as toppings.

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