Easy and quick weeknight meal!
Ground Beef Tacos
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalorieskcal
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
2 TBSP tomato paste
2/3 cup water
Garnishes of choice such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado/guacamole, salsa, etc
- Taco Seasoning:
1.5 TBSP chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or less for less spice)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt, and more to taste
Directions
- Cook the beef and onions over medium high heat until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain the fat. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with the taco seasoning and tomato paste. Cook for about 2 minutes to toast the spices and cook off the raw taste of tomato paste.
- Add water, bring to simmer and simmer uncovered for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Taste to adjust seasoning.
- In the meantime, bake your taco shells in preheated 325F oven. About 6 minutes for hard shells and 8 minutes for soft shells stacked on top of each other and wrapped in foil.
- Serve with your garnishes of choice.
