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Ground Beef Tacos
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Perfect for Taco Tuesday or Mexican-food-themed parties.
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1 pound ground beef 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup water 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 3 tablespoons tomato paste Coarse salt and black pepper Tortillas, corn or flour Garnishes: lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa
Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess oil. Add chopped bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add water to skillet; continue cooking until vegetables have softened and water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper then serve by spooning onto tortillas. Serve with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
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Ground Beef Tacos
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup water 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 3 tablespoons tomato paste Coarse salt and black pepper Tortillas, corn or flour Garnishes: lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa
Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess oil. Add chopped bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add water to skillet; continue cooking until vegetables have softened and water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper then serve by spooning onto tortillas. Serve with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.