Mexican Beef Tacos with Salsa Fresca
Mexican Beef Tacos with Salsa Fresca
Ingredients
For the Beef Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas, warmed
For the Salsa Fresca
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
For the salsa fresca, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the beef mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Top with salsa fresca before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Mexican Beef Tacos with Salsa Fresca
Ingredients
For the Beef Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas, warmed
For the Salsa Fresca
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
For the salsa fresca, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the beef mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Top with salsa fresca before serving.
⏱️ 2 min