Description
Beef Tacos bring zesty flavor to your weeknight dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the entire 1 pound of ground beef. Break the meat into small crumbles as it cooks for 6-8 minutes.
- Toss the chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft.
- Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes into the skillet. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for exactly 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to slightly reduce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately scatter 1 cup of shredded cheese across the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese completely melts.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from ground beef for a leaner, healthier dish that doesn’t feel greasy.
- Select ground beef with 85% lean meat for the best balance of flavor and moisture.
- Use a wooden spoon to break down beef into small, even crumbles while cooking for consistent texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg