Zesty Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Zesty Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 1/4 lb. ground beef; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; kosher salt; Pepper; 1 can petite cut diced tomatoes with chiles; 8 hard taco shells; 8 leaves Boston or green leaf lettuce; Fresh salsa; cheese; sour cream; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion
1 1/4 lb. ground beef
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
kosher salt
Pepper
1 can petite cut diced tomatoes with chiles
8 hard taco shells
8 leaves Boston or green leaf lettuce
Fresh salsa
cheese
sour cream
Lime wedges

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Increase heat to medium-high.
4
Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes (and their juices) and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
7
Line the taco shells with lettuce and fill with beef mixture.
8
Top with salsa, cheese, and sour cream, if desired.

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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 tbsp. olive oil, 1 large onion, 1 1/4 lb. ground beef, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Beef Tacos

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