Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Bring on the tacos! With a grain-free shell and a filling limited only by your imagination, this recipe is sure to be a family hit.
Servings 4 people
Calories 622kcal
Cost 12
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Homemade salsa
- Melon salsa optional
- Your choice of other toppings optional
- Fresh cilantro for garnishing
Ingredients for the taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Stirring frequently, brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet placed over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is cooked.2 lbs. ground beef, 1 onion
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the taco seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. garlic powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stir the taco seasoning in with the meat. Reduce the heat to low, and let everything simmer for 10 minutes.
- To assemble the tacos, layer the beef mixture, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and bell pepper (or whatever other toppings you’re using) in each taco shell.1 tomato, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cup shredded lettuce, Your choice of other toppings
- Serve with your choice of salsa.Homemade salsa, Melon salsa, Fresh cilantro for garnishing
Nutrition
Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1882IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 7mg