Simple Ground Beef Tacos for Easy Family Meals
A quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired taco recipe using seasoned lean ground beef, tomato paste, and pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights, it creates a rich, saucy filling paired with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 8 tacos (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
8 corn or flour tortillas
¼ cup finely chopped lettuce
¼ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
¼ cup salsa or fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned
Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well
Add tomato paste and water, simulating for 5 minutes until slightly thickened
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave
Assemble tacos with the beef mixture and desired toppings
Notes
Use avocado oil for a subtler flavor
Add onion powder for extra depth
Adjust salt to taste
Warm tortillas improve texture and pliability
Leftover beef can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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