Classic Beef Tacos
Savor the vibrant flavors of **Classic Beef Tacos**, a quick and crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a rich blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, this dish delivers the authentic spices of Mexican cuisine with minimal effort. This taco recipe is made even heartier by the addition of tomato sauce, creating a saucy, flavorful filling. Served in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a dollop of cool sour cream, these tacos are as customizable as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving four, this dish is an ideal blend of bold flavors and easy preparation, making it a must-try for taco night enthusiasts. Perfectly satisfying, these **authentic beef tacos** make every bite irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and mix well with the beef.
Add the tomato sauce and water to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
While the beef mixture simmers, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for about 30 seconds.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture into each tortilla.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious beef tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.4 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 2562 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 132.4 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1448 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2249 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
