Spicy Beef Tacos
These spicy beef tacos are filled with flavorful seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh toppings, and served in warm tortillas.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
- Tortillas - 8
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Ground beef - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is softened.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef and onion mixture with the spices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the spicy beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve the spicy beef tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g