Creamy Beef Tacos
Satisfy your craving for bold and comforting flavors with these Creamy Beef Tacos, a quick and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love! Juicy, seasoned ground beef is cooked to perfection with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then simmered with a touch of tomato paste for an extra layer of richness. Each taco is elevated with a luscious sour cream and lime sauce, adding a tangy creaminess that perfectly complements the savory filling. Served on warm tortillas and topped with fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro, these tacos are as vibrant as they are flavorful. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, these tacos are not only easy to make but also easy to customize. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this recipe will quickly become a favorite go-to option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the tomato paste and water to the beef mixture, stirring until combined. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
While the beef simmers, prepare the creamy taco sauce by mixing the sour cream and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat or in the microwave wrapped in a clean towel.
Assemble the tacos: Spoon the seasoned beef onto the warmed tortillas. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Drizzle with the creamy sour cream–lime sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 779 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
