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Spiced Ground Beef Tacos with Pickled Onions

20 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$14.75520 cal · 28g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1Β½ lb
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • red onion1
  • lime2
  • taco seasoning2 tbsp
  • cilantro1 bunch
  • white vinegarΒΌ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice red onion, place in a small bowl, pour vinegar and juice of 1 lime over it, add a pinch of salt, and let sit.

  2. 2

    Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes; drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Stir taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water into the beef and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame for 10 seconds per side.

  5. 5

    Assemble tacos with beef, pickled onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.