Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal for any night of the week. The seasoned ground beef is nestled in crispy corn tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings for a flavor-packed dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- cooking spray or additional oil for frying
- toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic. Brown ground beef, drain excess grease, and add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer with water until thickened.
- Assemble Tacos: Brush tortillas with oil, fill with beef mixture and cheese, fold in half. Cook in a skillet until crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a splash of lime juice.
- Tacos can be baked at 425°F for a healthier option.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
