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Ground-beef tacos
Cumin-seasoned beef tucked into warm tortillas with crisp lettuce and tomato.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel skillet, thermometer, dry skillet.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Brown beef
Medium-high
Have readyGround beef, 90% lean, Onion, finely chopped
- Cook beef and onion in a skillet, breaking meat into crumbles.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Season and simmer
Medium-low
Have readyGround cumin, Smoked paprika, Fine salt, Tomato paste, Water
- Add cumin, paprika, salt, tomato paste and water; simmer until moist but not soupy.
- Verify beef reaches 160°F (71°C).
SPICE MAGICGround Cumin PowderView this spice →Next: Warm tortillas ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Warm tortillas
Medium
Have readySmall corn tortillas
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet 20–30 seconds per side; stack in a clean towel.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Assemble
No heat
Have readyShredded lettuce, Tomato, diced, Lime, cut into wedges
- Divide beef among tortillas; add lettuce and tomato.
- Serve lime wedges alongside.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Steamed rice
Green salad
Cucumber-mint yogurt dip
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Kitchen tip 2
Check ground beef with a food thermometer; browning alone does not establish safe doneness.
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