These Ground Beef Street Tacos are a quick and delicious option for a satisfying dinner. Made with flavorful ground beef, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas, they are perfect for busy weeknights.
This easy dinner recipe highlights simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, making it a family favorite that can be customized with your choice of toppings.
Quick and Flavorful Ground Beef Taco Recipe
This recipe features seasoned ground beef cooked to perfection, served in soft corn tortillas, and topped with fresh ingredients like diced onions, cilantro, and salsa. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the ground beef mixture into each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes or salsa, and additional diced onions if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 260kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
