Easy Ground Beef Tacos

American · Spring · 30 min · Serves 4 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

These easy ground beef tacos are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual weekend dinner. They're simple to make and can be complemented with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 taco shells
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
5. Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions.
6. Fill each taco shell with a portion of the beef mixture.
7. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.