Description
Classic ground beef tacos with perfectly seasoned meat, crispy taco shells, and all the best toppings for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 lb
- Onion, Finely Chopped: 1 medium
- Garlic, Minced: 2 cloves
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chopped: 1-2 peppers
- Tomato Paste: 2 tbsp
- Ground Cumin: 1 tsp
- Smoked Paprika: 1 tsp
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Cheese Blend: 1 cup
- Small Flour or Corn Tortillas: 8
- Oil for Pan Frying: 2 tbsp
- Sour Cream or Crema (Optional)
- Salsa or Pico de Gallo (Optional)
- Guacamole or Avocado Slices (Optional)
- Chopped Cilantro (Optional)
- Lime Wedges (Optional)
Instructions
Step 1 – Chop Your Vegetables
Begin by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. This step ensures a harmonious blend of flavors in your beef mixture.
Step 2 – Prepare the Chipotles
Carefully chop the chipotle peppers, ensuring that the seeds are removed for less heat. Store the remaining peppers for future use in other dishes.
Step 3 – Gather Your Other Ingredients
Make sure to have all your ingredients within arm’s reach before you start cooking so that the process flows smoothly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast taco shells directly on oven rack at 350°F for 5 minutes
- Make it spicy by adding 1 diced jalapeño to beef mixture
- Vegetarian option: substitute beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils
- Leftover beef makes great taco salads or nachos
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg