Description
Try this easy and delicious taco recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table in just 20 minutes. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual family dinner, these tacos feature perfectly seasoned ground beef and a variety of customizable toppings, making them a hit with both kids and adults. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Season the meat: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well.
- Cook the filling: Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until the meat is fully cooked.
- Serve: Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave. Fill each tortilla with meat and add your desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg