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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free ยป Tacos

    Tacos

    Published: Feb 15, 2016 ยท Updated: Mar 27, 2018 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    My favorite easy recipe for ground beef tacos that doesn't use taco seasoning packets. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredients list -- it's just the seasonings for the tacos

    My favorite easy recipe for ground beef tacos that doesn’t use taco seasoning packets. Customize the toppings for your family! from Living Well Kitchen

    Making tacos is one of my specialities.

    I have posted 10 of versions of tacos on the blog (crawfish, tofu, lentil, black bean & kale, Philly cheese steak, fish, shrimp & avocado, slow cooker beef carnitas, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken ranch), but I've never posted a recipe for regular ground beef tacos. Whaaaa?

    I took it as a sign when ground sirloin was on sale the other day that I needed to post them asap.

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    Tacos from Living Well Kitchen

    These tacos are one of my favorite know-by-heart recipes, so it was actually a little challenging to get the recipe just right. I ended up making three batches to make sure it was perfect.

    OK, so maybe I just really like these, and I needed an excuse to make tacos 3 times in one week.

    I've discussed my hatred for those taco seasoning packets (or any seasoning packet, for that matter) and how it's just as easy to make delicious tacos without those high in sodium, MSG, preservative, weird ingredient-containing packets.

    Tacos from Living Well Kitchen

    It took me less than 90 seconds to measure out and toss all the spices into the skillet. 90 seconds vs. 10 seconds to have ingredients I want to put in my body vs. junk that does my body no good -- I'll take the 90 second option please and thank you.

    [Quick note: These are kinda spicy because I like spicy. Feel free to cut back or omit the cayenne pepper if you're not a spicy fan.]

    I'm pretty sure I talk about those evil seasoning packets every chance I get, so thank you for allowing me to jump on my soap box for a minute. I'll hop off now...

    Tacos from Living Well Kitchen

    The best part is that I was able to use the taco leftovers to make other things! I think my favorite part about ground beef tacos is that you can do a lot with their leftovers. I like to toss in a can of beans, then make salads, stuffed bell peppers, and more.

    I usually double the recipe, so I'll be guaranteed leftovers (which also happen to freeze well).

    One pound of meat + onions & bell peppers is going to make about 4 cups. The average serving is about 1 cup. So you might want to make more if you are interested in having leftovers to use for some delicious meals I'll be posting later 😉

    K, so that about covers it. There's not too much to say because there's not too much to do to produce fantabulous taco-licious results.

    Tacos from Living Well Kitchen

    Tacos

    My favorite easy recipe for ground beef tacos that doesn't use taco seasoning packets. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredients list -- it's just the seasonings for the tacos
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 medium onion about 1 1/4 cup, diced
    • 1 bell pepper about 1 1/4 cup, diced
    • 4 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp oregano
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 2/3 cup water
    • tortillas for serving
    • optional toppings: cheese lettuce, tomatoes, avocado

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onions, and bell peppers over medium-high heat. Drain and add back to the skillet.
    • Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and ground coriander. Stir well to coat ground beef & veggies.
    • Sprinkle cornstarch on the mixture and add water. Bring to a simmer, and reduce heat. Simmer until the liquid has thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve in tortillas with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!

    Notes

    *This makes 4 cups.
    *The coriander and sugar are optional. Both make the tacos taste more like the tacos that use taco seasoning packets.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Tacos
    Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
    Calories 193 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 70mg23%
    Sodium 416mg18%
    Potassium 579mg17%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 2060IU41%
    Vitamin C 40.3mg49%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 3.9mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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