Classic Ground Beef Tacos
Forget Taco Tuesday. Make every night a taco night! These Classic Ground Beef Tacos are easy to prepare and packed with flavor thanks to the seasoned ground beef.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup diced red onions
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 16 oz. lean ground beef can use ground turkey or ground chicken
- 2½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
For the Tacos
- 12 6” corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese I used Cabot's Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- sour cream
- diced red onions
- chopped cilantro
- diced avocado
- salsa
- guacamole
Instructions
For the Ground Beef
- Using a large skillet, add olive oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add diced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic, stir and continue sautéing for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, onion powder and black pepper; stir until well combined. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 more minutes, or until beef is mostly cooked through.
- Add tomato sauce and broth; stir until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened noticeably.
For the Tacos
- Meanwhile, place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tortillas (one at a time) and cook for about 15-30 seconds per side, or until lightly charred.
- Spoon beef mixture into each tortilla and top with your favorite toppings (see ingredient list above for ideas).
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1381IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 5mg
