Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of these savory ground beef tacos, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Experience a delightful explosion of taste that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Mix in cumin and chili powder, stirring well to combine.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) along with salt and pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas briefly in another pan or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Customize spice levels by adjusting cumin and chili powder to taste.