Easy Beef Tacos Recipe

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Yield: Makes 8

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

4 teaspoons chili powder

1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)

Coarse salt

8 crisp taco shells

Lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar, and lime wedges, for serving

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Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 8

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Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 8

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 8

Yield: Makes 8

Makes 8

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Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
• Coarse salt
• 8 crisp taco shells
• Lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cayenne (if using), and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add beef and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat. Serve filling in taco shells with toppings.

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29 Ratings

5 star values:

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4 star values:

                                  6

3 star values:

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2 star values:

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29 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  15

4 star values:

                                  6

3 star values:

                                  6

2 star values:

                                  1

1 star values:

                                  1

29 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  15

4 star values:

                                  6

3 star values:

                                  6

2 star values:

                                  1

1 star values:

                                  1

• 5 star values:
• 15
• 4 star values:
• 6
• 3 star values:
• 6
• 2 star values:
• 1
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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

09/18/2018

                I'm in love with this especially now that I can cook things when my mom is not here!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

01/30/2018

                I love the taco recipe!  The chili powder really is the best for tacos and not that mystery packet of seasoning you get in the kits.  I would rather know what is going into my tacos.   Pork tacos are another favorite of mine to:   https://ethnicspoon.com/authentic-mexican-pork-carnitas/ 

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

09/03/2013

                This is so easy and yummy  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

12/31/2012

                Sarah...  Thanks for the tip, I love tacos and I wanted to learn how to make fluffy, light taco shells... I'm so excited... Great quick meal and delicious...  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

09/18/2018

                I'm in love with this especially now that I can cook things when my mom is not here!  

Rating: 5 stars

Rating: 5 stars

01/30/2018

                I love the taco recipe!  The chili powder really is the best for tacos and not that mystery packet of seasoning you get in the kits.  I would rather know what is going into my tacos.   Pork tacos are another favorite of mine to:   https://ethnicspoon.com/authentic-mexican-pork-carnitas/ 

Rating: 5 stars

09/03/2013

                This is so easy and yummy  

Rating: 5 stars

12/31/2012

                Sarah...  Thanks for the tip, I love tacos and I wanted to learn how to make fluffy, light taco shells... I'm so excited... Great quick meal and delicious...  

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