Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef recipes provide a quick and delicious solution for busy weeknights. With their savory flavors and hearty textures, these dishes make mealtime enjoyable for the whole family. From flavorful tacos to comforting meatballs, ground beef is incredibly versatile and easy to cook. Perfect for whipping up something satisfying in no time, these recipes will have your taste buds dancing while keeping your sanity intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 6 tortillas or 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on the countertop for efficiency.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3–5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef; cook until browned evenly (7–10 minutes).
- Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir for another minute to meld flavors.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook until slightly softened (3–4 minutes).
- Serve immediately over warm tortillas or pasta with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla with filling (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg