Description
This Spicy Beef Taco Delight recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring a zesty beef filling with a kick of spice, topped with classic fresh toppings. Perfect for a fun and easy taco night!
Ingredients
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For the spicy beef filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
For serving:
- 8 small taco shells (hard or soft)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Season and simmer: Stir in taco seasoning, paprika, and cayenne. Add tomato sauce and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the tacos: Warm taco shells, fill with beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, serve the beef in lettuce wraps.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation.
- Adjust cayenne to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
