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Classic Ground Beef Tacos 1769463463083 O2pz

A timeless family favorite featuring seasoned ground beef nestled in crispy shells with fresh toppings.

Classic Ground Beef Tacos 1769463463083 O2pz

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup Tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 12 pieces Hard taco shells
  • 1 cup Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Sour cream(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the beef until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.

  3. 3

    Drain the excess grease from the skillet to ensure the meat isn't too oily.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, tomato sauce, and water.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid has thickened and coated the meat.

  6. 6

    Preheat the taco shells in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes to make them extra crunchy.

  7. 7

    Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each taco shell.

  8. 8

    Top each taco with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate22 g
Fat28 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium640 mg

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