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Cenas · Tex-Mex
Classic Beef Tacos
Ground beef cooked with a homemade chili and cumin mix, served in crisp shells with the usual toppings. About 25 minutes start to finish.
Por Chef Sarah · Original de la cocina
- Preparación
- 10 min
- Cocción
- 15 min
- Raciones
- 4
- Dificultad
- Fácil
Ingredientes
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 taco shells
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa
Elaboración
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add all spices, water or broth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed and beef is well seasoned.
- Warm taco shells according to package directions.
- Fill shells with beef mixture and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notas de Chef Sarah
The spice mix is easy to make ahead in a bigger batch. Keep it in a jar and use about three tablespoons per pound of beef.