Description
A flavorful seasoned ground beef recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, bringing warmth and joy to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Toss in the diced onion and stir frequently until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until golden brown.
- Drain excess fat to keep the filling lean.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in diced bell peppers and tomatoes if using, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Scoop the seasoned beef into taco shells or use in burritos and salads.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the beef mixture a day in advance; simply reheat before serving. Customize with spices as per preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, ground beef, Mexican, dinner, easy recipe, family meal