Beef Tacos

Beef tacos are fun to put together and delicious to eat. Fill the tortillas with lettuce and beef, then each person can add his or her favorite toppings.

Yield:
4 servings
Category:
Beef
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
10 min
Cooking Time:
15 min
Total Time:
25 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed or sunflower oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chile, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano
  • 400 g lean ground beef
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 4 (6-inch) soft or crispy corn tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: cilantro, iceberg lettuce, diced jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo, optional
  • Guacamole, optional

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin to skillet; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  3. Meanwhile, warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or directly over a gas burner, about 30 seconds on each side. At the table, fill tortillas with beef mixture and desired garnishes.

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