Beef Salad Tacos

These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal with family and friends. Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preferences and enjoy the savoury goodness of homemade tacos!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Tacos

Ingredients

Beef Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Taco Filling Ingredients:

2 large tomatoes diced
1 large red bell pepper diced
1 cup lettuce shredded
1 cup cheese shredded/cheddar/Mexican blend
1/4 cup cilantro coriander/chop
8-10 large taco shells or tortillas

For Serving:

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
1 lb ground beef
Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt, ground black pepper
Remove from heat and set aside.
Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the bell pepper, shred the lettuce, and chop the cilantro if using.
2 large tomatoes, 1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 large red bell pepper
Arrange these ingredients along with shredded cheese in separate bowls for easy assembly.
If using taco shells, heat them according to package instructions. If using tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
8-10 large taco shells
Spoon the cooked beef mixture into each taco shell or tortilla. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.
1 cup cheese
Serve the tacos immediately with sides of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.
Sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, Lime wedges
Dig in and enjoy the delicious combination of flavours and textures in these beef, tomato, bell pepper, and lettuce tacos!

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