Ground Beef Tacos {Easy 10 Minute Recipe!}

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Ground beef tacos are a quick and tasty meal you can whip up in just 25 minutes. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create flavorful tacos the whole family will love. You’ll start by browning lean ground beef, then add spices like chili powder and cumin for a zesty kick.

The meat filling comes together in about 10 minutes of cooking time. While it simmers, you can chop up fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Warm up some tortillas and dinner is ready to serve. These tacos are customizable, so everyone can add their favorite toppings.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make these yummy ground beef tacos:

For the taco meat:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup water

For serving:

• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• Finely chopped lettuce
• Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped red onions

You can easily adjust the amounts to make more or fewer tacos. Remember to have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking. This will make the process quick and easy.

Feel free to add other toppings you like, such as sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce. The great thing about tacos is that you can customize them to your taste!

Instructions

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a big skillet. Set your stove to medium-high heat. Add a pound of lean ground beef to the hot pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Keep stirring until the beef turns brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain extra fat from the pan if needed. Now, it’s time to add flavor! Put in 2 teaspoons each of chili powder and cumin. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Don’t forget 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of water.

Mix everything well. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Keep cooking and stirring until the sauce gets thick, about 3-5 minutes. Your taco meat is ready!

Warm up 8 tortillas. You can use corn or flour, whichever you like best. Put the warm meat in the tortillas. Top with chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onions. Feel free to add any other toppings you enjoy.

Now your tasty tacos are ready to eat! Enjoy your quick and easy meal.

Possible Substitutes List

You can easily swap out ingredients in this taco recipe. Here are some tasty options:

Meat:

• Ground turkey or chicken instead of beef
• Shredded chicken or pork
• Plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version

Spices:

• Taco seasoning mix (2-3 tablespoons) to replace individual spices
• Smoked paprika instead of chili powder
• Onion powder in place of garlic powder

Toppings:

• Cilantro instead of lettuce
• Avocado or guacamole
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Pico de gallo instead of chopped tomatoes
• Pickled jalapeños for extra heat

Tortillas:

• Crunchy taco shells
• Lettuce wraps for a low-carb option
• Taco bowls using rice or cauliflower rice as a base

Remember, you can mix and match these substitutes to create your perfect taco. Don’t be afraid to get creative and try new combinations!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make these ground beef tacos more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple swaps. Use whole grain corn tortillas instead of flour ones. They have more fiber and fewer carbs.

Choose extra-lean ground beef or try ground turkey for less fat. Drain the meat well after cooking to remove extra grease.

Load up on veggie toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. They’re low in carbs and high in nutrients. Go easy on the cheese or skip it.

Try these swaps for toppings:

• Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Avocado slices for healthy fats
• Salsa for flavor without added sugar

Watch your portion size. Stick to 2-3 small tacos. Fill them with more veggies than meat.

For a lower-carb option, use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Simply spoon the meat and toppings into large lettuce leaves.

These small changes can make your tacos more diabetes-friendly without losing the taste you love.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Don’t overcook the beef! Take it off the heat as soon as the pink color is gone. This keeps the meat juicy and tender.

Toast your tortillas before filling them. It adds a nice crunch and brings out their flavor. Just warm them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side.

Mix up the toppings! Try adding diced avocado, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Make a big batch of the seasoned beef and freeze it in portions. This way, you’ll have taco meat ready to go for quick meals.

Store leftover taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water.

For crispy tacos, fry corn tortillas in a bit of oil before filling. Or try baking them draped over your oven rack to make taco shells.

Set up a taco bar for easy serving. Put all the toppings in separate bowls so everyone can build their own perfect taco.