Description
Ground Beef Tacos are a quick, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Made with lean ground beef seasoned with a bold blend of spices and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, these tacos feature fresh toppings and soft tortillas for a satisfying and vibrant dinner perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Tortillas
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup plant-based cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup plant-based sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Taco Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat to keep the meat juicy without greasiness.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring often, until the onions become translucent and tender, avoiding burning.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the tomato paste (natural), chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and a splash of fresh lime juice. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors well.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the meat simmers, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable to prevent breakage when assembling and eating.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the cooked beef mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, plant-based cheddar cheese, a dollop of plant-based sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Add any additional desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables and herbs for better flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the ground beef; cook only until browned for juicy, tender meat.
- Toast chili powder and cumin briefly before adding to release deeper flavors.
- Adjust chili powder and add jalapeños for desired spice level.
- Warm tortillas just enough to make them flexible to prevent breakage.
- Assemble tacos right before serving to keep toppings crisp and filling warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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