Homemade Tacos with Ground Beef
Ground beef, onions, and tomatoes combine with taco seasoning to make the perfect weeknight homemade tacos.
Equipment
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1½ pound ground beef, lean 80/20
- 1 Roma tomato, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
For the Garnish:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- tomatoes, chopped
- lettuce, shredded
- lime
- cilantro, chopped
- pico de gallo
- guacamole
- chunky salsa
- Tapatio
Instructions
- Prepare corn tortillas following my guide for how to heat corn tortillas, and set them aside.
- Warm oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they become translucent and soften, for about 10 minutes.
- Next, add ground beef and break it up with a meat chopper. Cook until brown and heated through for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato, garlic, and cilantro, and season with 2-3 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Mix to combine. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef into the prepared corn tortillas and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure:
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Tacos | Calories: 193 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 48 mg | Sodium: 87 mg | Potassium: 221 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 153 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 17 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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