Beef Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Spiced ground beef in warm tortillas, brightened with a quick tomato and lime salsa.
Ingredients
- 250 g lean ground beef
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Combine the tomato, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make a quick salsa.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the ground beef.
- Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns, until fully cooked.
- Add cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas.
- Fill with beef, lettuce, and fresh salsa.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition (estimated per serving; values vary with brands, portions and cooking methods)
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
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