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Ground Beef Tacos for One

Make ground beef tacos for one with seasoned beef, onion, chili powder, and cumin in two taco shells. A quick single-serving dinner in about 25 minutes.

Ground Beef Tacos for One

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Seasoned ground beef with onion, chili powder, and cumin in two crunchy taco shells. Add any toppings you like.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 tacos
Calories322

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 5 ounces ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 taco shells
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa

Equipment

  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes, until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it into crumbles as it browns.
  3. Stir in the salt, chili powder, and cumin and keep cooking until the beef is cooked through and no pink remains, about 15 minutes in all.
  4. Warm the taco shells and divide the meat between them.
  5. Add whatever toppings you like and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 134g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 tacos; ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, shells counted as baked taco shells (13 g each). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.