Tex Mex Beef Tacos
Dive into flavor-packed Tex Mex Beef Tacos, a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that's bursting with bold, southwestern flair. Juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef is sautéed with a medley of fragrant spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then enriched with a hint of tomato paste for a robust, savory base. Served on warm corn or flour tortillas, these tacos are a customizable feast, piled high with crisp shredded lettuce, tangy diced tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream. Add a zing of freshness with chopped cilantro, crunchy sliced jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime for the ultimate taco experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, these hearty tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day you’re craving a taste of Tex Mex.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Water
- 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños
- 2 whole Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, if necessary.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the beef.
Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet. Stir well and let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the seasoned beef mixture into each tortilla.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños as desired.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.4 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4459 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.6 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1412 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2973 mg | 63% | |
*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.
