Mexican Ground Beef Tacos

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Mexican Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

These Mexican Ground Beef Tacos are a quick and easy weeknight dinner option. These tacos are sure to please the whole family, thanks to a flavorful beef filling and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8–10 small corn tortillas
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
• Cook until the onion and garlic are softened, about 2-3 minutes.
• Cook until the ground beef is browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• Stir in the water to combine.
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Warm tortillas on a griddle or in a dry skillet.
• To assemble the tacos, spoon some of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
• Before serving, squeeze a wedge of lime over each taco.

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