Ground Beef Tacos
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!
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Ingredients
- 1 large white or yellow onion (¼-inch diced (about 1 ½ cups))
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 4 teaspoons))
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; add more if you like a lot of spice)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound 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
Steps
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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.
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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.
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Add the tomato paste and stir until super fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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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.
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Stir in the water. Reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to deepen.
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To serve, pile the ground beef into taco shells or tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| white or yellow onion | 1 large | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 tablespoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| ground cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| dried oregano | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper | - | - | - |
| tomato paste | 2 tablespoons | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.400 |
| kosher salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| beefsteak or similar tomato | 1 large | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| 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 | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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