Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Our ground beef taco recipe is a fool-proof and quick way to make tacos at home. The beef filling can be made in advance.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496kcal
Ingredients
- 18 oz 85% lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 oz onions chopped
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 oz red onions finely chopped
- 4 oz tomatoes seeded and cut into small cubes
- 4 oz cucumbers same as tomatoes
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 oz radish sliced
- 1.5 oz cheddar shredded
- 2 tbsp coriander roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop a piece of garlic in and if it sizzles, add the rest of the garlic (1 tbsp garlic) and 2 oz chopped onions. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 18 oz ground beef to the skillet. Add the seasonings on top: 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 1/2 tsp Dijon.
- Allow the bottom side to sear for about 2 minutes, then break up the meat and stir to cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Flip a muffin tray upside down and place 4 tortillas into its crannies to form a taco-shell shape. Slide into the oven to cook for 3 minutes, and repeat with the remaining 4 tortillas.
- While the shells are baking, place into a bowl 1 oz red onions, 4 oz cubed tomatoes, 4 oz cubed cucumbers, and drizzle over 2 tsp lime juice. Give everything a quick toss and set aside.
- As the shells finish baking, serve them with cooked beef, salsa, radish, and cheese, all kept in separate bowls. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg