Classic ground beef tacos

Classic ground beef tacos
  • Time20 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineMexican
  • Per servingAbout 540 cal, 30g protein
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

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Method

  1. Brown the beef, then drain off most of the fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and 1/3 cup water and simmer until thick, 5 minutes.
  3. Warm the taco shells in the oven for a few minutes.
  4. Fill with beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheese, sour cream and salsa.

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