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Quick and Flavorful Ground Beef Tacos

Classic Ground Beef Tacos for Family Night


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: PT20M
  • Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos) 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

This easy taco recipe is a family favorite, perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful ground beef seasoned to perfection and wrapped in warm tortillas, taco night becomes an interactive dining experience everyone will enjoy. In just 20 minutes, you can have a delicious meal on the table that allows for endless customization with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Step: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, crumbling it with a spoon.
  2. Step: Drain excess grease if necessary, then reduce heat to medium. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well.
  3. Step: Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture reaches your desired texture.
  4. Step: Warm the tortillas in another pan or microwave. Serve the taco meat in the tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Use lean ground beef or turkey to minimize excess grease. Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the spice level according to your family’s preference.

  • Prep Time: PT10M
  • Cook Time: PT10M
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: tacos, ground beef tacos, easy dinner, Mexican, family dinner