Quick-to-make tacos are hard to beat for a weeknight dinner. This easy and flavorful Mexican recipe for beef tacos offers a wholesome alternative to the packaged taco seasoning you find at the store.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, for another minute.

2. Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up any lumps, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture, stirring, for about 5 more minutes.

3. Taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve in tortillas with toppings of your choice. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
   
   Nutritional Information Per serving (1/2 cup and 2 8-inch tortillas): 528 Calories, 32g Protein (64% dv), 54g Carbohydrates (18% dv), 20g Fat (31% dv), 74mg Cholesterol (25% dv), 6g Saturated Fat (28% dv), 793mg Sodium (33% dv), 0.8g Fiber (3% dv), 2g Sugars, 220mg Calcium (22% dv), 5mg Iron (27% dv)
   Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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• October 2008