Easy Ground Beef Tacos
These Easy Ground Beef Tacos are full of Tex-Mex flavor and come together in just a few minutes. Hearty ground beef and savory spices are the perfect base for all of your favorite toppings!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, or avocado oil
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- ½ cup water
- 10 to 12 tortillas, 6-inch
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, hot sauce, lettuce, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat, and add oil. Once the oil is heated and shimmering, add the onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the tomato paste, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, brown sugar, oregano, and ground black pepper. Stir constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until no longer pink, breaking it into small chunks as it browns.
- Pour in the water and mix well. Cook until some of the liquid has evaporated, and the beef is slightly saucy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortillas and toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1832mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 9mg
