Cumin-Spiced Beef Tacos with Fresh Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Bold cumin-seasoned ground beef tucked inside warm tortillas, topped with a crunchy cilantro lime slaw for contrast. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 small corn tortillas
2 cups, shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 more minutes until spices are fragrant and beef is fully cooked.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 small minced jalapeño. Toss until evenly coated to make the slaw.
Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing the spiced beef evenly among tortillas, then topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw.