Ingredients:

  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ¼ 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)
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. Dice onion and tomato; chop lettuce; mince garlic; set aside toppings.
  2. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Add ground beef; cook until browned and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
  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. While the beef cooks, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Place warm tortillas on plates. Spoon a generous amount of beef mixture into each taco.
  9. Top with lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  10. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.