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Savory tacos with ground beef, fresh tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese, and cilantro on whole wheat tortillas.

Beef Tacos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, tex-mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado diced
  • Extra cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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  • Season the beef with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to blend the flavors.
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  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cherry tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a fresh salsa.
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  • Warm the tortillas in the oven or on a skillet until soft and pliable.
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  • Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of the seasoned beef on each tortilla, followed by the fresh salsa, shredded cheese, and diced avocado.
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  • Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 588mgFiber: 8g
Keyword ground beef, ground beef tacos, tacos
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