simple beef tacos recipe
simple beef tacos recipe
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, etc.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and beef broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- While the beef mixture is simmering, heat the tortillas according to package instructions.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture onto the warmed tortillas.
- Top with your desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious beef tacos!
Notes
simple beef tacos recipe