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Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos to Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinner

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a quick and delicious meal that brings flavor and nostalgia to your weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Opt for lean ground beef.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
Shells
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour.
Frying
  • 3-4 tbsp Oil Canola, vegetable, or avocado.
Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring until browned. Mix in tomato paste and taco seasoning, adding a splash of water if needed.
  3. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until most liquid evaporates.
Assembly and Cooking
  1. Assemble tacos by placing mozzarella cheese and seasoned beef mixture on each tortilla. Fold to enclose filling.
  2. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tacos for about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use lean meat for a lighter meal. Fry in batches for a crispy texture.

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