Ground Beef Tacos

Name: Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 large white or yellow onion (¼-inch diced (about 1 ½ cups)); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 4 teaspoons)); 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp dried oregano; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; add more if you like a lot of spice); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large beefsteak or similar tomato (finely chopped (about 1 cup)); ¼ cup water; Hard or soft taco shells (warmed); Shredded cheese; Avocado or guacamole; Plain greek yogurt or sour cream; Shredded lettuce; Diced tomatoes or salsa

A classic recipe for ground beef tacos, with a few easy upgrades to make them extra tasty. Kid-friendly, but you'll love them too!

⏱ 35 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 10

Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and softened.
Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the onions with the spices.
Add the tomato paste and stir until super fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Increase the heat to medium high. Add the beef, breaking it into small pieces with a sturdy spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the tomato and let cook 1 minute.
Stir in the water. Reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to deepen.
To serve, pile the ground beef into taco shells or tortillas and add your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition per serving

289kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1318.00

Per Serving
$330.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2636.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (65% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
white or yellow onion	1 large	$50.00
extra-virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	$63.00
garlic	4 cloves	$790.00
chili powder	1 tbsp	$53.00
ground cumin	1 tsp	$27.00
smoked paprika	1 tsp	$49.00
dried oregano	0.5 tsp	$15.00
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper	-	-
tomato paste	2 tbsp	$7.00
kosher salt	1 tsp	$2.00
ground black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
lean ground beef	1 lb	$198.00
beefsteak or similar tomato	1 large	$53.00
water	0.25 cup	-
Hard or soft taco shells	-	-
Shredded cheese	-	-
Avocado or guacamole	-	-
Plain greek yogurt or sour cream	-	-
Shredded lettuce	-	-
Diced tomatoes or salsa	-	-