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Taco Meat for Simple Weeknight Beef Tacos

Simple Weeknight Beef Tacos make A healthy and delicious meal in no time flat. If you are watching fat intake you can substitute the ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword ground beef, tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 259kcal
Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef 15% fat
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped fine
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add a little bit of oil to skillet and cook onions and garlic until soft. Add ground beef and brown, stirring, until cooked through. Add remaining ingredients plus a couple of tablespoons of water ad cook stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed, about five minutes.
    Serve in taco shells with shredded lettuce and cheese and other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg