Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 20 fajita-sized flour tortillas; 18 hard taco shells; 1 pound Cheddar-Jack cheese, grated; 15 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
20 fajita-sized flour tortillas
18 hard taco shells
1 pound Cheddar-Jack cheese, grated
15 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
For the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onions.
3
Cook until starting to soften, then add the ground beef.
4
Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat.
5
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine.
6
Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir.
7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
For the fixins: Meanwhile, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
9
Right before serving, crisp the taco shells in the oven according to package instructions.
10
Serve with the grated cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

2992

kcal

Calories

Fat

404

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 2 pounds ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Beef Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tacos

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