Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Tacos
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 fresh green chile, very finely chopped; 18 ounces ground beef; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 lime, juice of; chopped fresh cilantro (a small handful); 6 -12 flour tortillas, warmed; To Serve; grated cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack); crisp lettuce, thinly sliced; guacamole; pico de gallo

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresh green chile, very finely chopped
18 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 lime, juice of
chopped fresh cilantro (a small handful)
6 -12 flour tortillas, warmed
To Serve
grated cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
crisp lettuce, thinly sliced
guacamole
pico de gallo

1
Heat the oil in a frying pan set over med-high heat.
2
Add the onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, and oregano; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until aromatic.
3
Add the garlic and fresh chili and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the beef and salt, mix to combine and break up the beef.
5
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7
Add the lime juice and cilantro; stir well.
8
To serve-put a generous helping of beef in the middle of each tortilla.
9
Top with grated cheese, lettuce, and spoonfuls of guacamole and pico de gallo.
10
Serve immediately with extra pico de gallo on the side.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, grated, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Ground Beef Tacos

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