Spicy Beef Tacos with Avocado
Spicy Beef Tacos with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, optional
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a dry skillet, in the oven, or in the microwave.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the tacos by filling the warm tortillas with the spicy beef mixture. Top with sliced or diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and any optional toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Beef Tacos with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, optional
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a dry skillet, in the oven, or in the microwave.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the tacos by filling the warm tortillas with the spicy beef mixture. Top with sliced or diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and any optional toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or a dollop of sour cream.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
⏱️ 1 min