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Flavorful Beef Tacos Recipe with 5 Fresh Topping Ideas

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These flavorful beef tacos are packed with juicy, savory beef and fresh toppings, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Lime wedges for squeezing (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop any desired toppings like tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Set everything aside.
  2. Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Season the meat: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  4. Add the spices: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.
  5. Simmer: Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Warm the tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until warm and pliable.
  7. Build your tacos: Lay out the tortillas and spoon the seasoned beef onto each one. Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and any optional toppings like avocado or cilantro.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming the beef instead of browning.’, ‘Adjust the cayenne pepper for your preferred spice level.’, ‘Warm tortillas before assembling tacos to make them soft and pliable.’, ‘Prep toppings ahead of time to save time while cooking.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime juice to brighten up the flavors.’]

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