Easy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Yolanda York   Easy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe uses ground beef, onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, cumin coriander, canned tomatoes, tortilla, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream in making this truly delicious taco recipe. Food Category:    Beef, Veal, and Lamb Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:370 calories16.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   10 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   40 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 lbs. lean ground beef
• 3/4 tsp table salt, divided
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
• 8 medium corn tortilla or taco shells
• 2 cups lettuce, chopped, romaine or iceberg
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salsa, optional
• Sour Cream, optional

DIRECTIONS

• Set large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add beef and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, remaining salt, and beef broth. Stir to mix well. Let mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has almost evaporate and let flavors meld.
• Divide beef mixture evenly among tortillas; top evenly with lettuce, cheese, and salsa (if using).
• Serving size: 2 tacos.

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