25 minServes 4dinnerquick

Weeknight Beef Tacos

Name: Weeknight Beef Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 8 small tortillas or taco shells; Shredded lettuce, cheddar, salsa, and sour cream, to serve

Recipe by gingham

Saucy, well-seasoned beef with a homemade spice mix. Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.

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Ingredients

1 tbsp neutral oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup water
8 small tortillas or taco shells
Shredded lettuce, cheddar, salsa, and sour cream, to serve

Method

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
Add the beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink is left, 6 to 7 minutes. Spoon off any extra fat.
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomato paste and water and simmer until saucy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Warm the tortillas, fill them with the beef, and add your toppings.