Easy ground beef tacos

Easy ground beef tacos

8
Points®
Total Time
26 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Turn up the heat by using canned diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Ingredients

Uncooked 93% lean ground beef

¾ pound(s)

Table salt

¾ tsp, divided

Uncooked onion

1 medium, diced

Jalapeño pepper

1 medium, seeded and minced

Garlic

2 clove(s), minced

Ground cumin

1½ tsp

Ground coriander

1½ tsp

Canned diced tomatoes

14½ oz

Corn tortilla

8 tortilla(s), medium

Lettuce

2 cup(s), chopped, romaine or iceberg

Reduced fat cheddar cheese

2 oz

Instructions

  1. Set large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add beef and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add tomatoes and remaining 1/4 tsp salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Divide beef mixture evenly among tortillas; top evenly with lettuce, cheese, and salsa (if using).
  4. Serving size: 2 tacos