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Ground Beef Tacos for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy dinner for one, seasoned taco meat, taco night for one, tacos for one
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 tacos
Seasoned ground beef with onion, chili powder, and cumin in two crunchy taco shells. Add any toppings you like.

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

Directions

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes, until soft.
  • Add the ground beef and break it into crumbles as it browns.
  • 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.
  • Warm the taco shells and divide the meat between them.
  • 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.