Texas Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Texas Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon corn oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup pecan pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 12 taco shells or soft 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas; Shredded lettuce; Grated cheddar cheese; Chopped fresh tomatoes; Purchased salsa

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon corn oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 taco shells or soft 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Grated cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Purchased salsa

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add cumin and stir 1 minutes.
4
Add beef and cook until brown, breaking up beef with back of fork, about 10 minutes.
5
Spoon off any fat from pan.
6
Add tomato sauce, raisins and pecans and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7
Mix in cilantro.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon 1/4 cup filling into each taco shell or spoon 1/4 cup filling onto each tortilla and roll up.
10
Serve, passing lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa separately as garnishes.

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon corn oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Texas 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!

Texas Beef Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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