Grandma'S Easiest Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Easiest Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 1 russet potato (peeled & cut into smallish cubes); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tomato; some water; salt & pepper (to taste); hard shell tacos; Various toppings:; Grated cheese; hot sauce or salsa

Servings: persons

1
Brown the meat over medium high heat. If your meat is particularly fatty, make sure you drain off the excess fat.
2
Once it is cooked or nearly cooked add the cumin, potatoes, and tomatoes.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Stir in a splash of water and cover. The steam will help cook the potatoes. Turn down the heat a little so it does not burn. Stir occasionally to keep the bottom from sticking or burning.
5
Cook until the potatos are cooked through.
6
Heat up your taco shells however you like (if you don't they will just break) then fill with a spoonful or two of the ground beef mixture. Then top with you favorite taco toppings!

326

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground beef, 1 russet potato (peeled & cut into smallish cubes), 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tomato, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Easiest Ground Beef Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma'S Easiest Ground Beef Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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