Description
Ground beef tacos bring weeknight dinner magic straight to your table in minutes. Savor spicy, seasoned meat tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings for a quick and satisfying meal that makes everyone happy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high and crumble your 1 lb ground beef across the surface. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat turns completely brown.
- Reduce heat to medium and add your chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the entire can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of beef broth. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and chili powder across the skillet. Gently mix the seasonings into the meat mixture.
- Lower the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes. The liquid will slightly reduce and the flavors will meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately scatter 1 cup of shredded cheese across the top. Let the residual warmth melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Brown the ground beef thoroughly to develop rich, deep flavor and prevent watery texture.
- Drain excess fat after cooking to keep the dish lighter and prevent greasiness.
- Use fresh garlic and onions for maximum taste instead of dried or powdered alternatives.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg