Description
A zesty and quick beef taco dish featuring lean ground beef, bold seasonings, and fresh toppings for a satisfying hand-held meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
Tortillas (8-12), warmed
Toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula.
Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt until meat is coated.
Squeeze 1 lime wedge into the mixture and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Transfer to tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use ground turkey as a leaner alternative to beef.
Adjust seasoning levels for spiciness or tanginess.
Add tomatoes or pickled onions for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg