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Ingredients
â–¢1 tablespoon olive oil
â–¢1 pound lean ground beef
â–¢2 teaspoons chili powder
â–¢2 teaspoons cumin
▢½ teaspoon oregano
▢½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢½ teaspoon black pepper
â–¢2 tablespoons tomato paste
▢½ cup water
For serving the tacos
â–¢8 Corn or flour tortillas
â–¢Lettuce finely chopped
â–¢Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
â–¢Tomatoes chopped
â–¢Red onions chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any fat.
Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste and water. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes
Serve warm over tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and red onions, or your other desired toppings.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop. To reheat, add a splash of water so the taco meat doesn’t dry out.
Freezing Instructions: Allow the taco meat to cool down completely, then place in freezer-safe storage containers or ziplock bags for up to 3 months.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
Instead of tomato paste and water, you can simply use tomato sauce.
Instead of chili powder, you can use paprika.