Dairy-Free Classic Ground Beef Tacos

Craving a taco night twist? These Dairy-Free Classic Ground Beef Tacos deliver all the bold, savory flavors you love without the dairy! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is simmered with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then piled into warm, tender corn tortillas. Topped with creamy avocado slices, crisp shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos are a satisfying, fresh, and wholesome meal. Quick to make in just 35 minutes, they're a family-friendly favorite that doesn't compromise on flavor. Whether you're looking for a dairy-free dinner option or simply adore vibrant, customizable tacos, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Water
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Lime, cut into wedges
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the beef mixture.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and water, stirring well to combine all the ingredients, and let the mixture simmer for another 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the ground beef mixture.

Step 9

Top with avocado slices, cilantro, shredded lettuce, and a spoonful of salsa.

Step 10

Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1742.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2483.3

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 3757.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 112.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.0mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 3857.4mg	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: 45.3%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 37.3%