Chili Lime Ground Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef with a zesty chili-lime kick, served in warm tortillas with shredded lettuce and cheese for a classic family-friendly taco night.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.01/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• budget-friendly
• kid-friendly
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
• 12 tortillas (corn or flour)
• 2 cup romaine lettuce (shredded, for serving)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, for serving)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and 1 chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Pour in 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-coated in the seasoning, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
6. Serve the chili lime ground beef in warm tortillas with shredded romaine lettuce, and optional shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Notes

Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick! Leftovers are great for taco salads.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Fat: 23 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 90 mg