Description
These fast, flavorful ground beef tacos come together in 20 minutes with pantry staples. Perfectly seasoned lean beef pairs with warm tortillas and fresh toppings for a weeknight-friendly family meal. One-pot cooking ensures minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Lettuce, finely chopped
Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
Tomatoes, chopped
Red onions, chopped
Optional: avocado, salsa, lime
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbled
Drain excess grease from the meat
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, and water
Bring to a gentle simmer and let reduce for 5-7 minutes
Serve warm tortillas filled with beef mixture and desired toppings
Notes
Use lean beef to keep fat minimal
Can substitute olive oil with any neutral oil
Toppings are customizable for dietary preferences
Meat freezes well in airtight containers for up to 3 months
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil
Add toppings after assembly to avoid sogginess
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg