Description
These Cheeseburger Tacos are a fun and delicious mashup of two favorites. They are easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 12 taco shells or small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly reduced.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each taco shell or tortilla with the ground beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and any desired toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preference.
- Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack or a cheddar blend.
- Make a simple special sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, and a little relish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg