Taco Filling (Ground Beef)
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥩 Description:
This cherished recipe, handed down from my mother’s best friend, holds a nostalgic charm; whenever she prepared these delectable tacos, friends and family would magically gather around, drawn by the irresistible aroma and flavors. It’s a quick-fix meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Bursting with savory goodness, it’s a crowd-pleaser, loved by both kids and adults alike.
🍖 Recipe Category: Meat
🔎 Keywords: Very Low Carbs, High Protein, Kid Friendly, High In…, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
📝 Recipe Yield: 12 regular Taco Shells
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 tsp | Oregano |
| 2 tsp | Cumin |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
Instructions:
- Brown ground beef with onion; drain any excess fat.
- Add oregano, cumin, and garlic powder to the beef mixture.
- Simmer the mixture and adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
- To prevent dryness, consider adding a dash of cooking oil to the mix.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Warm up your favorite Taco shells.
- Fill the shells generously with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, or any other preferred toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful goodness of these homemade tacos!
🔥 Tips:
- For a flavor boost, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the filling.
- Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings like guacamole, salsa, or chopped cilantro.
- Leftover taco filling can be refrigerated and enjoyed later as a topping for salads, nachos, or stuffed into quesadillas for a quick meal option.
🍽️ Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 87.5
- Fat Content: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 25.7mg
- Sodium Content: 25.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 7.2g
🌮 Enjoy these mouthwatering tacos that are not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition! Perfect for any occasion, they’ll surely become a family favorite in no time!