Description
Quick, flavorful ground beef tacos with bold cumin and paprika. Served in warm tortillas, these handheld meals balance richness and brightness from lime, with optional toppings like avocado or pickled onions.
Ingredients
Ground beef (1 lb)
All-purpose flour (1 tsp)
Onion (1 medium)
Garlic (2 cloves)
Tomato paste (2 tbsp)
Cumin (1 tsp)
Smoked paprika (1 tsp)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Lime wedge (for garnish)
Tortillas (8 total)
Instructions
Chop onion and garlic while beef thaws
Heat skillet over medium-high until smoke appears
Pat beef dry and cook until browned, crumbling into small pieces
Push meat aside and caramelize onion
Stir in garlic until fragrant
Add tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; mix well
Sprinkle flour over the mixture to thicken
Season with salt and pepper
Finish by mashing garlic into the meat for moisture
Notes
Red onion adds tang; microwave garlic 30 seconds before chopping
80/20 ground beef ensures optimal juiciness
Optional flour helps bind the taco meat
Finish with a lime wedge to brighten flavors
Serving suggestions: avocado, pickled onions, or cabbage
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg