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Beef and Cheese Taco Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 25 min total

A classic beef taco topped with melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomato

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer until liquid reduces, about 3 minutes.
4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each with beef mixture and top with shredded cheese. Let cheese melt slightly.
5. Serve with desired toppings.

Tips

• For extra flavor, toast tortillas directly over a gas flame.
• Use a cast-iron skillet for best browning.
• Add a splash of lime juice to the beef for brightness.

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