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Classic beef tacos
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25 MIN · STOVETOP

Classic beef tacos

Seasoned beef, warm corn tortillas, all the toppings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lbGround beef
  • 8Corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1Yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspChili powder
  • 1 tspGround cumin
  • 1 tspSmoked paprika
  • 1 tbspTomato paste
  • 1 tbspOlive oil
  • 2 cupsRomaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cupCheddar, grated
  • 1Lime, in wedges
  • Salt

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the onion and cook 3 minutes, then the beef, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste with a splash of water. Simmer until saucy, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Char the tortillas over a flame or in a dry skillet until soft and spotty.

  4. 4

    Fill each tortilla with beef, then top with lettuce, cheddar, and a squeeze of lime.

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