Description
These easy ground beef tacos come together in less than 30 minutes for a quick and flavorful meal. This recipe makes 2 tacos, perfect for a satisfying single serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 ounces ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 taco shells
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, pico de gallo, salsa
Instructions
- Step: Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Step: Add ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Season with salt, chili powder, and cumin, or use ½ teaspoon of taco seasoning instead. Cook for about 8 minutes, until no longer pink. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cover and set aside.
- Step: Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Place taco shells on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, until warmed.
- Step: Fill taco shells with the cooked beef and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Drain the Beef: Remove excess fat after cooking for a lighter taco. Warm the Shells: Heat taco shells in the oven for better crunch. Adjust the Heat: Add more or less chili powder to suit your taste. Use Fresh Toppings: Finish with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 664 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg