Description
These Ground Beef Tacos bring a delightful mix of savory flavors and fresh toppings, making them a perfect choice for a quick, homemade dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
- toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef, crumbling it with a spatula as it browns.
- If necessary, drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and mix in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and a bit of water. Stir until combined.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors and ensure the meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Spoon the beef mixture into warmed tortillas and add your choice of toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, try using ground turkey as a healthy alternative to beef.
Customize your toppings with ingredients like salsa, jalapeños, or olives for more variety.
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg