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Two crispy ground beef tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Classic Beef Tacos

A simple and flavorful ground beef taco recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  3. Drain excess fat, then stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spices are fragrant.
  5. Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
  6. Fill shells with beef mixture and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced onions or jalapeños to the beef while cooking.

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