Description
Savory ground beef tacos bring Mexican street flavors straight to kitchen tables with bold spices and fresh toppings. Crisp tortillas, zesty seasoned meat, and colorful garnishes create a quick dinner that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb bacon
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 3 garlic cloves
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Dice bacon into small pieces and set aside while preparing other ingredients.
- Chop onions, bell peppers, and mince garlic cloves to create a flavorful vegetable base.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add bacon pieces and cook until crisp and golden, rendering out fat for about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground beef to the cleared space.
- Break up ground beef with a wooden spoon, cooking until browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture.
- Stir in tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, allowing the liquid to slightly reduce.
- Return crispy bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly with the meat and vegetables.
- Simmer the entire mixture for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and ensure everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality ground beef with moderate fat content for better flavor and juiciness.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming.
- Drain excess fat after browning meat to reduce greasiness and maintain a cleaner taste profile.
- Use cast iron skillet for enhanced caramelization and deeper flavor development during cooking.
- Customize protein by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat if you enjoy spicier dishes.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can replace oregano for alternative aromatic dimensions.
- Allow mixture to rest briefly after cooking to let flavors meld and intensify.
- Low-sodium beef broth helps control salt content for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 727 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg