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Ground Beef Tacos (x0.5 scale)

Recipe by user david

Quick skillet taco meat made with ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, and optional tomatoes and vinegar, served with tortillas and classic toppings.

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Serves 2

This taco night recipe focuses on flavorful, well-reduced taco meat: onions are softened, seasoning is bloomed until fragrant, and the beef simmers until the liquid thickens without drying out. It’s ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, and it’s especially convenient because the filling can be made several days ahead and reheated gently. For best results, break up the beef early with a spatula, simmer uncovered so the sauce concentrates, and warm tortillas (hard shells briefly toasted; flour tortillas wrapped in foil) so they stay pliable and hot for serving.

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Taco Seasoning Recipe 0.5x Makes 1.5 Tbsp.
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp (3 g) chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin, finely ground
  • 1⁄2 tsp (1 g) paprika, preferably smoked paprika
  • 1⁄2 tsp (1 g) kosher salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, finely ground
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 g) garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 g) onion powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp (0 g) dried oregano
  • chili pepper flakes (optional)

In a small bowl, add all of the taco seasoning ingredients.

Stir to combine and store homemade taco seasoning in an airtight container or spice jar for up to 6 months.

  • 0.5 0.5 vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 cup 1⁄2 cup (64 g) onion (optional), finely diced
  • 0.5 0.5 vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 cup 1⁄2 cup (64 g) onion (optional), finely diced

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering but not smoking; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.

  • 1 Tbsp, 1 1⁄2 tsp 1 Tbsp, 1 1⁄2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp, 1 1⁄2 tsp 1 Tbsp, 1 1⁄2 tsp taco seasoning

Add spice packet; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • 8 oz 8 oz (230 g) ground beef
  • 8 oz 8 oz (230 g) ground beef

Add ground beef and cook, stirring often, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. (Note: you may need to use a spatula to break up the block of meat into smaller pieces before you can stir frequently.)

  • 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup crushed tomatoes (optional) or tomato sauce (optional)
  • 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup (59 g) water
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar (optional) or apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup crushed tomatoes (optional) or tomato sauce (optional)
  • 1⁄4 cup 1⁄4 cup (59 g) water
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar (optional) or apple cider vinegar (optional)

Add tomatoes or tomato sauce, water, and vinegar; bring to simmer.

  • kosher salt, to taste
  • kosher salt, to taste

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes. Taste, adjust seasonings with salt.

  • flour tortilla, for serving
  • flour tortilla, for serving

If using hard tortilla shells, you can toast them in the oven or toaster oven at 350ºF for about 2 minutes. If using flour tortillas, wrap the tortillas in foil, and place in a 350ºF oven for 15 minutes or until warm. Sometimes I just toast them in the toaster. Remove from oven, and transfer to tea towel to keep warm.

  • cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar Monterey Jack cheese blend, shredded, for serving
  • iceberg lettuce, shredded, for serving
  • salsa, for serving
  • sour cream (optional), for serving
  • avocado (optional), diced, for serving
  • tomato, finely diced
  • cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar Monterey Jack cheese blend, shredded, for serving
  • iceberg lettuce, shredded, for serving
  • salsa, for serving
  • sour cream (optional), for serving
  • avocado (optional), diced, for serving
  • tomato, finely diced

Place shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream (if using), and avocado (if using) in bowls. Start assembling as you wish.

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Category:

Beef

Notes

This can be done up to 5 days (or longer actually) in advance and reheated slowly before serving.

Nutrition Information

Nutrient Per Serving Total
Calories 141 562
Protein 9.9g 39.7g
Fat 11.0g 44.0g
Saturated Fat 3.9g 15.5g
Carbohydrates 0.0g 0.0g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Sugar 0.0g 0.0g
Sodium 31mg 125mg
Cholesterol 38mg 154mg

Per serving values based on 4 servings at 0.5x scale.

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