Beef Tacos
Simple, fresh beef tacos with seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, and bright toppings of tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 24g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 count corn tortillas
- 2 medium tomato
- ½ medium white onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown ground beef, breaking it apart, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season beef with salt, pepper, and water; simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame until pliable.
- 5
Dice tomato and onion; chop cilantro and cut lime into wedges.
- 6
Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef and desired toppings.
- 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- tongs
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