Dinner in 20 minutes — these quick beef tacos are the 15 minute meal idea busy nights were made for. Seasoned ground beef, warm tortillas, and all your favorite toppings come together fast for a family-approved dinner everyone can build their own way.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa, lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the beef is coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or the microwave for 30 seconds.
5. Spoon the seasoned beef into the tortillas and set out the toppings so everyone can build their own tacos. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips:
- Make a double batch of the seasoned beef and freeze half — it reheats in minutes for another fast dinner.
- Set toppings out in small bowls and let everyone assemble their own tacos; it turns a quick dinner into a fun, zero-complaint meal.
- For a lighter version, swap the ground beef for ground turkey and use corn tortillas.
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