Beef Taco Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Published on September 20, 2024
This beef taco recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. In just a few steps, flavorful and delicious beef tacos are ready to eat.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mexican
13
ingredients
6
steps
30
minutes
A working chef since the age of 18, Chef Luke has made a home for himself in the kitchen since childhood, when Mediterranean cuisine began to inform his culinary style. By age 20, he had risen the ranks to head chef, eventually opening his own delivery-only restaurant to serve his community during the pandemic downturn. Nothing gives Chef Luke greater joy than creating handmade food and teaching his secrets to budding cooks.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
olive oil, as needed
1
onion, diced
1
red bell pepper, diced
2
garlic cloves, minced
1 lb
ground beef, see notes 1
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
12
corn tortillas, see notes 2-4
shredded cheese, for topping
chopped cilantro, for topping
salsa, for topping
lime wedges, for serving
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Directions 6 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Beef Taco Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, less than 1 minute. 

Beef Taco Recipe: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3

Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. (See notes 5.)

Beef Taco Recipe: Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well. 

Beef Taco Recipe: Add the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Step 5

Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave according to the package's instructions. 

Beef Taco Recipe: Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave according to the package's instructions.
Step 6

Assemble the tacos. Place a portion of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla and top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro and salsa. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Beef Taco Recipe: Assemble the tacos.

Notes:

  1. If you prefer, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  2. For a healthier version, you can use whole wheat tortillas instead of corn tortillas. 
  3. For a gluten-free option, be sure to use gluten-free tortillas. 
  4. To prevent the tortillas from tearing when you heat them, cover them with a damp paper towel before microwaving. 
  5. Make sure to cook the ground beef to an internal temperature of at least 160°F to avoid foodborne illness.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
336
FAT
19 g
PROTEIN
16.4 g
CARBS
25.8 g
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