Seasoned Ground Beef Tacos
Tortillas filled with ground beef simmered in chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and tomato paste and topped with fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 8 soft tortillas corn or flour
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the beef for 8 to 10 minutes and drain the fat.
- Season. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
- Simmer. Add the tomato paste and water and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
- Warm. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble. Fill the tortillas and add the toppings.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or corn tortillas.
Tips: Toast the spices before adding the tomato paste.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving of two tacos.