Description
Ground beef tacos bring sizzling flavor right to your dinner table. Spiced with zesty seasonings and wrapped in warm tortillas, these tacos deliver a quick and satisfying meal that sparks smiles around the family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Fat:
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and moves easily across the surface.
- Drop chopped onion into the hot oil and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the pieces become soft and translucent.
- Toss minced garlic into the skillet and stir quickly for 30-45 seconds until the aroma releases but before it browns.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spatula.
- Cook the meat for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no pink remains and the beef develops golden brown edges.
- Pour the entire 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes over the meat, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and salt and pepper across the mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat when the liquid reduces and the sauce thickens slightly around the meat.
Notes
- Let the ground beef rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even browning and better flavor development.
- Drain excess fat after browning beef to prevent a greasy texture and reduce overall calories in the dish.
- For a richer taste, consider using a blend of ground beef and ground pork, which adds more depth to the meat’s flavor profile.
- When seasoning, taste and adjust spices gradually, as chili powder and cumin can quickly become overwhelming if added too generously.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg