Ground Beef Tacos
Classic Mexican-style tacos made with seasoned ground beef or plant-based substitute, topped with fresh cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. These customizable tacos are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •½ whole onion
- •½ pound ground beef or vegetarian substitute
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 whole serrano chile
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon chili powder
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- •1½ cups Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- •1½ cups tomato
- •1½ cups iceberg lettuce
- •6 pieces taco shells
- •1 cup salsa
- •optional
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and sear, chopping with a spatula into small pieces until the pink color is gone. Add the garlic and chile and cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Add the salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and a tablespoon of water, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.
7 min
- 2.
To assemble the tacos, put 1/4 cup meat mixture, then 1/4 cup each cheese, chopped tomato, and lettuce on each taco shell. Drizzle with salsa if desired.
5 min