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Two delicious ground beef tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and sour cream.

Classic Ground Beef Tacos

A simple and flavorful ground beef taco recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
For Serving
  • 8 taco shells hard or soft
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in water and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
  6. Fill taco shells with the beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtéines: 25gFat: 28gLipides saturés: 10gCholéstérol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFibre: 3gSucre: 3gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgFer: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika to the beef mixture.

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