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Classic Beef Tacos
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25 MIN · 543 KCAL · STOVETOP

Classic Beef Tacos

Seasoned beef, warm corn tortillas, all the toppings.

Gluten-freeHigh-proteinBeefDinnerEasyFamily friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 lbground beef
  • 8corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspchili powder
  • 1 tspground cumin
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • 1 tbsptomato paste
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 2 cupsromaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cupcheddar, grated
  • 1lime, in wedges
  • salt

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then add the beef and cook, breaking it up, for about 6 minutes, until browned and no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste with a splash of water. Simmer until saucy, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Char the tortillas over a flame or in a dry skillet until soft and spotty.

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with beef, then top with lettuce, cheddar, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
543
Protein
35g
Carbs
27g
Fat
33g

Estimated from USDA data

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