Simple Ground Beef Tacos
Simple Ground Beef Tacos is a great way to make a simple dinner recipe for the whole family in less than 15 minutes.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 14 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- Small flour or corn tortillas street taco size works great
Toppings (choose your favorites):
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Diced onions
- Jalapeños cilantro, lime wedges, etc.
Instructions
Brown the Beef:
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned—about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the pinto beans.
Season and Simmer:
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm your tortillas (in a skillet or microwave), then spoon the seasoned beef into each one. Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Note: nutrition values are for just the main part, not including the toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg
