Ingredients for Spicy Ground Beef Tacos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- New Mexico Chile Powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- White Pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- Hungarian Paprika
- Water
- soft taco shells, for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- hard taco shells, for serving (optional)
- shredded cheese, for serving (optional)
- sour cream, for serving (optional)
- shredded lettuce, for serving (optional)
- chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)
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How to Make Spicy Ground Beef Tacos
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) and cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chili powder for extra heat or salt to taste.
- Serve the spicy ground beef mixture in your favorite hard or soft taco shells. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and cilantro.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
25g
Carbs
7g
