🌮 Classic Mexican Beef Tacos Recipe

Ingredients 🛒

For the Taco Filling

1. 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
2. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
4. 2 tbsp olive oil
5. 2 tsp chili powder
6. 1 tsp ground cumin
7. 1 tsp paprika
8. ½ tsp oregano
9. ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
10. ½ tsp black pepper
11. ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce or salsa

For the Tacos

1. 8 small corn or flour tortillas
2. 1 cup shredded lettuce
3. 1 cup diced tomatoes
4. 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
5. ½ cup sour cream
6. Fresh cilantro leaves
7. Lime wedges (for serving)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Add tomato sauce/salsa and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
• Assemble the tacos: spoon beef filling into each tortilla, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
• Serve hot and enjoy!