Easy Ground Beef Tacos
These Easy Ground Beef Tacos are filled with juicy flavorful taco meat made with homemade taco seasoning.
Equipment
- Anodized Nonstick Cookware
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
- Lettuce finely chopped
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
- Tomatoes chopped
- Red onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any fat.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste and water. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve warm over tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and red onions, or your other desired toppings.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop. To reheat, add a splash of water so the taco meat doesn't dry out. For freezing, allow the taco meat to cool and place in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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