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Ground Beef Tacos





Serves 8 |
Perfect for Taco Tuesday or Mexican-food-themed parties.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef |
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 cup water |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder |
3 tablespoons tomato paste |
Coarse salt and black pepper |
Tortillas, corn or flour |
Garnishes: lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa |
Directions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess oil.
- Add chopped bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Add water to skillet; continue cooking until vegetables have softened and water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and black pepper then serve by spooning onto tortillas.
- Serve with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Cooking Method: | Pan-Fry |
Main Ingredient: | Ground Beef, Beef |
Course: | Lunch, Dinner |
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