Linda's Tacos Ole

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Linda's Tacos Olé—a quick and flavorful recipe that brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to your table in just 35 minutes! Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef infused with chili powder, cumin, and a touch of oregano, this taco filling is simmered with tomato paste for a rich and savory finish. Piled high on warm tortillas and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, melty cheddar, and a dollop of tangy sour cream, these tacos are as customizable as they are delicious. Add a little heat with sliced jalapeños or brighten things up with fresh cilantro for garnish. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive taco nights, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup water
• 8 taco-sized flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine, then reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 5

Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 6

Assemble the tacos: Add a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef mixture to the center of each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced jalapeños, if using.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your Linda's Tacos Olé!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2549.5

Total Fat 161.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 499.7mg	0%
Sodium 4397.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 130.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1326.8mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2517.1mg	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: 55.3%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 24.9%