Tacos de ternera rápidos y sabrosos: un capricho en 35 minutos

Ingredientes

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 for lean flavor)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (8g) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) black pepper
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup (75g) shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
• Lime wedges for serving

Preparación

1. 1

   Dice onion and tomato; chop lettuce; mince garlic; set aside toppings.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).

4. 4

   Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add ground beef; cook until browned and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).

6. 6

   Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.

7. 7

   While the beef cooks, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.

8. 8

   Place warm tortillas on plates. Spoon a generous amount of beef mixture into each taco.

9. 9

   Top with lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.