Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
The filling
-
1
pound
ground beef
-
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
½
teaspoon
ground cayenne pepper
-
½
teaspoon
ground paprika
-
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
-
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
a pinch
dried oregano
-
2
tablespoons
tomato paste
-
½
cup
beef broth
The taco shells
-
12
pieces
corn tortillas
-
½
inch
neutral, high-heat oil (for frying)
For serving
-
1
cup
shredded Mexican cheese or Colby Jack or Pepper Jack
-
3
leaves
lettuce of choice, thinly sliced
-
1
cup
pico de gallo
-
1
cup
sour cream
-
1
cup
guacamole
-
as needed
lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and spices, breaking up the meat and cooking until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, cooking until thickened.
- In a separate skillet, heat oil for frying taco shells.
- Fry corn tortillas until puffed and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Assemble tacos by filling shells with beef mixture and toppings.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
711
Total fat
46g
Total carbohydrates
53g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
999mg
Cholesterol
114mg
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