Description
Delicious seasoned ground beef tacos with customizable toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
- Taco shells or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Introduce the ground beef to the skillet; cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- If adding bell peppers, toss them in now, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the mixture in taco shells or warm tortillas with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Tacos can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for three days. Customize with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tacos, ground beef, Mexican food, easy dinner, adjustable toppings