Tacos

Ingredients – serving 4 / Total time: 25 minutes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • For serving the tacos
  • 4 Corn or flour tortillas
  • Lettuce finely chopped
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • Tomatoes chopped

 Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any fat.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste and water. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Serve warm over tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and red onions, or your other desired toppings.