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Easy ground beef tacos topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.

Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Quick ground beef tacos with warm spices, a glossy skillet sauce, fresh toppings, and an easy 30-minute method. Makes 8 tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce diced tomato, grated cheese, cilantro, salsa, and lime for serving

Method
 

  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side. Wrap them in a clean towel to keep warm.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Cook the diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground beef and break it into small crumbles. Cook, stirring often, until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the broth and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until glossy but not dry. Check that the beef reaches 160°F (71°C) with a food thermometer.
  6. Spoon the beef into warm tortillas and top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, cilantro, and lime. Serve right away.