Tasty Tacos

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! —Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 taco shells, warmed
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Spoon beef mixture into taco shells. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos (calculated without optional toppings): 306 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.