Classic Beef Tacos

Sink your teeth into the bold flavors of Classic Beef Tacos, a timeless recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a fiesta of taste. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, infused with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, is simmered to savory perfection with a touch of tomato sauce for richness. Nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream, these tacos are a vibrant, versatile meal the whole family will love. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings alike. Perfect for searches like "quick taco recipes," "easy beef tacos," and "classic Mexican-inspired dinner ideas," this recipe is your go-to solution for delicious homemade tacos.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup water
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until onions are translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4

Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 5

Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and mix well with the beef.

Step 6

Add the tomato sauce and water to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

While the beef mixture simmers, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for about 30 seconds.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture into each tortilla.

Step 10

Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious beef tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1560.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2959.1

Total Fat 179.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 490.6mg	0%
Sodium 2570.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 136.5g	0%

Vitamin D 52.1IU	0%
Calcium 1364.8mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2349.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 28.2%