Old School Tacos
These Old School Beef Tacos are just like the box kit, only better! Easy to make using ground beef and a homemade taco seasoning for a great flavour. Just add your favourite toppings.
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 taco shells
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons cumin
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- Salsa your choice
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium to high heat for a few minutes. Add the olive oil and garlic and stir for a minute. Add the ground beef and start breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Continue doing this until the meat has cooked, about 8 - 10 minutes. Add the water, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper. Stir really well and reduce heat to low for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Put the taco shells on a baking tray and put in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble tacos with meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and salsa. Serve!
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Old School Tacos
Amount Per Serving (1 taco)
Calories 284
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 464mg20%
Potassium 300mg9%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 551IU11%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.